Indio is a substantial city of about 90,000 people in California, with a price point above the national middle.
| State | California |
|---|---|
| Population | 90,000 |
| Median home value | $370,000 |
| Active listings | 716 |
| Median across California communities we track | $680,000 |
The Indio housing market
At $370,000, the median home value is roughly 46% below the California median in our dataset — among the most affordable addresses we cover in the state.
Roughly 716 active listings at last count — a deep market where days on market and price reductions are worth watching closely before you offer.
Search homes in Indio
Current listings for Indio are maintained on the following sites:
- Homes for sale in Indio — indiohomesforsale.com
- Luxury homes for sale in Indio — indioluxuryhomes.com
These are external sites operated independently of 1PropertyHub. We do not control their listings, pricing, or availability, and we are not a party to any transaction arising from them.
Buying in Indio
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Indio
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Indio, CA?
The median home value in Indio is approximately $370,000. At $370,000, the median home value is roughly 46% below the California median in our dataset — among the most affordable addresses we cover in the state. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Indio?
There were roughly 716 active listings at last count. Roughly 716 active listings at last count — a deep market where days on market and price reductions are worth watching closely before you offer. For current inventory, see Homes for sale in Indio, Luxury homes for sale in Indio.
What should I know before buying in Indio?
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our California state guide covers closing practice and property law.