Coachella Valley
Cathedral City Real Estate
Central, diverse, and full of momentum
About Cathedral City
Cathedral City — central, diverse, and full of momentum.
Centrally located between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City is one of the Valley's most diverse and fastest-evolving cities, with a revitalized downtown, growing arts district, and a full range of neighborhood styles.
Quick snapshot
Median sale price
$475,000
Population
≈ 55,000
Region
Coachella Valley
Market overview
Cathedral City real estate market at a glance
One of the strongest value plays in the central Valley — good entry-level stock, plus rising prices in the revitalized downtown arts district.
$475,000
50 – 65 days
≈ $340
Schools in Cathedral City
School district
Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)
Cathedral City is served by PSUSD alongside Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. The district has invested heavily in modern campuses, career pathways, and dual-immersion programs.
Notable schools
Cathedral City High School
High
6/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Middle
5/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Sunny Sands Elementary
Elementary
6/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Rio Vista Elementary
Elementary
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
School attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Where to eat, drink, and play in Cathedral City
Cathedral City's Perez Road and downtown core host a growing cluster of restaurants, breweries, and entertainment, including the iconic Mary Pickford Theater and Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City.
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
Casino · dining · entertainment
Mary Pickford Is D'Place
Cinema with rooftop patio
Big Rock Pub
Live music & pub
Sammy G's Tuscan Grill
Italian
Copa Nightclub
LGBTQ+ dance club
Things to do in Cathedral City
Parks & outdoors
- ·Ocotillo Park
- ·First Street Park
- ·Century Park
- ·Cathedral Canyon
Shopping
- ·Perez Road shopping & design district
- ·Date Palm Drive corridor
- ·Downtown Cathedral City
Landmarks
- ·Mary Pickford Theater (with the iconic golden dome)
- ·Fountain of Life (Downtown plaza)
- ·Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
Things to do
- ·Hot-air balloon rides from Cathedral City skies
- ·Date Festival (nearby Indio)
- ·Nearby hiking in Cathedral Canyon
HOA fees & rules in Cathedral City
$0 – $600/mo
Typical monthly HOA fee range
What's typically included
- Gate access & patrol (gated communities)
- Pool, spa, tennis & pickleball (Desert Princess and similar)
- Front-yard landscape in many HOAs
- Common-area maintenance
Rules overview
Older single-family tracts (Westward Isle and downtown) are generally non-HOA. Gated newer communities (Segovia, Merano, Brava) and Desert Princess carry moderate HOAs with standard architectural and rental restrictions.
Find your home
Homes for sale in Cathedral City
Neighborhoods
Notable communities in Cathedral City
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Desert Princess
Affordable resort living between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage
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Westward Isle
Island-feel living in Cathedral City
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Segovia
Gated contemporary community in Cathedral City
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Merano
Gated single-family community with resort-style pools
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Downtown Cathedral City
Revitalized urban core with condos and character homes
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Cathedral Canyon Country Club
Established gated golf community in Cathedral City
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Brava
Contemporary gated community in Cathedral City
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Sunair
Affordable condominium community in Cathedral City
Local expertise
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Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, or selling a long-held property, we'll share what we know — market nuances, neighborhoods to watch, and how to win in today's market.
