Desert Shores, Indio, CA
Desert Shores — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Shores, Indio, 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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Desert Shores Neighborhood Overview
Desert Shores is a neighborhood in Indio, California, characterized by its high homeownership rate of 81.7%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The housing market here is positioned in the luxury tier, with a median home value of $448,000. The average home size is approximately 1,375 square feet, offering substantial living spaces for homeowners. Recent mortgage activity shows strong conventional lending, with 976 conventional originations out of a total of 1,250 HMDA loan originations, alongside 199 FHA and 75 VA loans.
The neighborhood's financial profile is robust, with a median household income of $90,708. This income level supports the local housing values and is consistent with the market tier. For the rental segment, representing 18.3% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,743 per month. This combination of high homeownership, luxury market positioning, and specific lending activity defines Desert Shores as a established and desirable residential area within Indio.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 42 neighborhoods in Indio.
Desert Shores Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $448K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $91K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 15.9% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92203 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,250 |
| VA Loan Originations | 75 |
| VA Loan Share | 6.0% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $490K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 976 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 199 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Shores, Indio
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Shores
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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 2026-06-01