Royal Palms, Cathedral City, CA
Royal Palms — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Royal Palms, Cathedral City, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Royal Palms Neighborhood Overview
Royal Palms is a neighborhood in Cathedral City, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 92234. The area presents a balanced housing market, categorized as Mid-Range, with a significant majority of homeowners. The homeownership rate stands at 64.3%, indicating a stable, established community, while the renter-occupied rate is 35.7%.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $381,800, with the average home size being approximately 1,200 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,445 per month. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity, with 1,043 total HMDA loan originations, the vast majority being conventional loans (921). This is complemented by 103 FHA loans and 19 VA loans, reflecting diverse financing paths for buyers. The median household income in Royal Palms is $63,209.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 49 neighborhoods in Cathedral City.
Royal Palms Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $382K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $63K |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.2% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92234 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,043 |
| VA Loan Originations | 19 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $537K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 921 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 103 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Royal Palms, Cathedral City
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Royal Palms
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-29