Coachella Valley
Palm Springs Real Estate
Mid-century icon with year-round desert sun
About Palm Springs
Palm Springs — mid-century icon with year-round desert sun.
Palm Springs is the creative heart of the Coachella Valley — a storied resort city renowned for its mid-century modern architecture, boutique hotels, and a vibrant arts and dining scene backed by the dramatic San Jacinto mountains.
Quick snapshot
Median sale price
$685,000
Population
≈ 45,000
Region
Coachella Valley
Market overview
Palm Springs real estate market at a glance
Historic mid-century neighborhoods (Las Palmas, Twin Palms, Vista Las Palmas) command strong premiums and shorter days-on-market; newer condo product is more rate-sensitive.
$685,000
55 – 70 days
≈ $475
Year-over-year: Relatively flat with continued demand at the mid-century architectural tier
Schools in Palm Springs
School district
Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)
Palm Springs is served by Palm Springs Unified School District, which also covers Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, and Thousand Palms. Families also benefit from several well-regarded charter, magnet, and private-school options within a short drive.
Notable schools
Palm Springs High School
High
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Raymond Cree Middle School
Middle
6/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Elementary
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Cielo Vista Charter
K-8
8/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Desert Christian Academy
K-12 · Private
School attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Where to eat, drink, and play in Palm Springs
Palm Springs has one of California's most vibrant dining and nightlife scenes — nationally reviewed restaurants, speakeasies, hotel lounges, LGBTQ+ nightlife in the Arenas District, and the legendary weekly VillageFest on Palm Canyon Drive.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar
New-American Fine Dining
James Beard-recognized
The Tropicale
Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge
Copley's on Palm Canyon
Contemporary Dining
Truss & Twine
Craft cocktail bar
Purple Room Supper Club
Jazz / cabaret
Reservoir at Arrive Hotel
Pool-bar & restaurant
Seymour's at Mr. Lyons
Cocktail lounge
Tonga Hut
Tiki bar
Things to do in Palm Springs
Parks & outdoors
- ·Ruth Hardy Park
- ·Demuth Park
- ·Sunrise Park
- ·Frances Stevens Park
Shopping
- ·Downtown Palm Canyon Drive
- ·Uptown Design District
- ·The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five
- ·VillageFest (Thursday nights)
Landmarks
- ·Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- ·Palm Springs Art Museum
- ·Moorten Botanical Garden
- ·Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
- ·Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate
Things to do
- ·Indian Canyons hiking
- ·Tahquitz Canyon waterfall
- ·Modernism Week (February)
- ·Palm Springs International Film Festival
- ·Joshua Tree National Park day trips
HOA fees & rules in Palm Springs
$0 – $850/mo (varies by community)
Typical monthly HOA fee range
What's typically included
- Common-area & street landscaping
- Community pool & spa service
- Exterior paint & roof reserves (in condo complexes)
- 24/7 gate / security patrol (gated communities)
- Cable & internet in some HOAs
Rules overview
Historic Palm Springs neighborhoods like Old Las Palmas, Movie Colony, and The Mesa are typically NO-HOA. Condo complexes and newer gated communities have active HOAs with short-term-rental rules, architectural review, and pool-use standards. Always review the CC&Rs before writing an offer.
Find your home
Homes for sale in Palm Springs
Neighborhoods
Notable communities in Palm Springs
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Old Las Palmas
Palm Springs' original celebrity enclave
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Twin Palms
Frank Sinatra's original mid-century playground
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The Mesa
Historic hillside neighborhood with Old Palm Springs charm
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Victoria Park / Vista Norte
Mid-century neighborhood in North Palm Springs
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Vista Loma
Quiet gated condominium community in Palm Springs
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White Sun Estates
Classic Palm Springs mid-century neighborhood
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Whitewater Canyon / Bluff Area
Wide-open desert living on the north edge of Palm Springs
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White Sands Estates
Classic Palm Springs neighborhood with resort amenities
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Palm Springs Highlands
Elevated homes with Coachella Valley views
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Palm Springs Country Club Estates
Established neighborhood near Palm Springs Country Club
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Mountain View
Palm Springs neighborhood with dramatic mountain backdrops
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Royal Palms
Tree-lined Palm Springs neighborhood with updated homes
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Ramon Palms
Mid-century neighborhood with architectural character
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El Rancho Grande
Ranch-style homes on generous lots
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Cathedral Estates
Quiet Palm Springs neighborhood with mature landscaping
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Cathy Estates
Small Palm Springs enclave with strong value
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Desert Retreat Estates
Secluded Palm Springs enclave with mountain views
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Palm Springs Panorama
Mid-century homes with panoramic views
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Outpost
Quiet Palm Springs neighborhood with character homes
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The Canyon
Golf-course living in South Palm Springs
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Vista Del Sol
Mid-century neighborhood with strong character
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Vista Grande
North Palm Springs neighborhood with mountain views
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Vista Hacienda
Spanish-revival homes in central Palm Springs
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Yucatan Peninsula
Mid-century enclave tucked into Palm Springs
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.
