Riverside–San Bernardino metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Desert Palms, CA
$567,400Median home value
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About Desert Palms
Desert Palms is a quiet residential pocket on the edge of the Coachella Valley desert, offering wide lots, mountain views, and a slower pace between the valley's resort cities. It's an affordable foothold in one of California's desert regions.
Home prices in Desert Palms
The median home value in Desert Palms is $567,400.
Top places in Desert Palms
- Joshua Tree National Park — about an hour north for desert wilderness.
- Downtown Palm Springs — mid-century landmarks and dining, 30 minutes west.
- Coachella Valley preserves — Big Morongo and the Thousand Palms Oasis nearby.
- Desert Hot Springs — mineral-water spas 20 minutes west.
- San Jacinto Mountains — the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 35 minutes west.
- Temecula wine country — about an hour southwest.
Commuting from Desert Palms
- Palm Springs International Airport is about 30 minutes west.
- Downtown Palm Springs is roughly 30 minutes west via I-10.
- Los Angeles is about 2 hours west on I-10.
Desert Palms FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Desert Palms, CA?
The median home value in Desert Palms is $567,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Desert Palms, CA?
Palm Springs International Airport is about 30 minutes west.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.