Why Live in Cathedral City
Cathedral City's cultural scene thrives with the award-winning Coachella Valley Repertory theater and the Museum of Ancient Wonders, which showcases paleontology and archeological discoveries. The city's recreational amenities include Big League Dreams Sports Park with its replica major league baseball fields and Panorama Park, the largest park in the city. The annual Hot Air Balloon Festival and Taste of Jalisco Festival bring the community together, while the Agua Caliente Casino adds entertainment options. Local dining highlights include Trilussa for Italian cuisine and Tony's Burgers for American and Mexican-American fare.
The Cathedral City housing market features diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. Single-family homes in Cathedral City Cove have a median price of $719,500, while Rio Vista's median price is $515,000. The Desert Princess Country Club area specializes in condos, with one-bedroom units at a median price of $244,500 and two-bedroom units at $314,900. The Canyon neighborhood commands a median single-family home price of $797,000.
Property taxes in Cathedral City maintain a 0.82% effective rate, consistent with neighboring Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. The combined sales tax rate is 8.80%, including the California state rate of 7.25% plus local taxes.
The city's education system includes Palm Valley School, rated A+ by Niche, serving multiple neighborhoods from elementary through high school levels. Palm Springs High School, rated A-, serves the Cathedral City Cove area. The SunLine Transit Agency provides public transportation throughout the Coachella Valley, and Palm Springs International Airport is just 10 minutes away. The desert climate features mild winters ranging from 45-75°F and summer temperatures exceeding 100°F, with minimal annual rainfall under 6 inches.
Home Trends in Cathedral City, CA
On average, homes in Cathedral City, CA sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cathedral City, CA over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$578,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$319,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321
Number of Homes for Sale
134
Last 12 months Home Sales
688
Median List Price
$548,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%