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Twentynine Palms, CA—92277

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$247,000
4.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$55,500
35.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
70
18.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.4%
Median Rent
$1,550
3.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
5.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,350
10.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,750
1.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Twentynine Palms, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Twentynine Palms, CA is $247,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Twentynine Palms, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$247,000-4.7%
Single Family $247,000-4.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $147,000
    -8.7%
    2 Bed
    		$219,000-6.4%
    3 Bed
    		$291,000-4.0%
    4 Bed
    		$345,000-2.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    7.5%
    1 Bedroom
    11.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Rental Trends — Twentynine Palms, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Twentynine Palms, CA is $1,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Twentynine Palms, CA is studios: $899, 1-bedrooms: $1,330, 2-bedrooms: $1,390, 3-bedrooms: $1,860, 4-bedrooms: $2,320. The most common rental property sizes in Twentynine Palms, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.3% and 37.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,550$1,610
    Studio Rent $700$899
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,330
    2 Bed Rent $1,350$1,390
    3 Bed Rent $1,750$1,860
    4 Bed Rent $2,200$2,320
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    4.1%
    1 Bedroom
    5.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.0%

    Property Listings — Twentynine Palms, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Twentynine Palms, CA is 86. This is a increase of 38.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$274,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		204-16.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.4%-16.0%
    Days on Market
    		7018.0%
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    Demographics — Twentynine Palms, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Twentynine Palms, CA has a population of 27,700, which has increased by 18.0% over the past 5 years. Twentynine Palms, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		27,70018.0%
    % Under 18
    		29.1%3.2%
    % Seniors
    		9.6%9.1%
    % WFH
    		9.8%172.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.0%19.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Twentynine Palms, CA is a predominantly white area, with 48.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Twentynine Palms, CA is hispanic, making up 23.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.2% of the population in Twentynine Palms, CA, and this percentage has increased by 46.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		48.9%-12.5%
    % Black
    		9.1%-22.9%
    % Hispanic
    		23.5%10.8%
    % Asian
    		4.2%20.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.2%46.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Twentynine Palms, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 130 mortgage originations in Twentynine Palms, CA, of which 42.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 52.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Twentynine Palms, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		130
    % Conventional Loans
    		42.0%
    % Government Loans
    		58.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		15.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Twentynine Palms, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Twentynine Palms, CA under the Section 8 program is 2.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Twentynine Palms, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		153
    Total Units Section 8
    		153
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$250$1,200$1,450
    2 Bedroom$460$1,350$1,810
    3 Bedroom$690$1,750$2,440
    4 Bedroom$780$2,200$2,980

    Affordability — Twentynine Palms, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5
    Median Home Price$247,000
    Median Household Income$55,500

    Twentynine Palms, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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