Desert Trace, Indio, CA
Desert Trace — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Trace, 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 Trace Neighborhood Overview
Desert Trace is a neighborhood in Indio, California, primarily within the 92201 ZIP code. The housing market here is positioned in the Mid-Range tier, with a median home value of $321,000. The average home size is approximately 1,225 square feet, offering a practical footprint for buyers. Recent mortgage activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 982 conventional originations out of a total of 1,283 HMDA loan originations, alongside 264 FHA and 37 VA loans, indicating a mix of financing paths for residents.
The neighborhood exhibits a solid base of homeowner stability, with a homeownership rate of 60.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 39.3%. The median gross rent is $1,304 per month. The median household income of $60,031 aligns with the local housing costs, supporting the community's mid-market character. This balance between owned and rented homes contributes to the area's established residential feel.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 42 neighborhoods in Indio.
Desert Trace Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $321K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $60K |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.5% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92201 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,283 |
| VA Loan Originations | 37 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $441K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 982 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 264 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Trace, Indio
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Trace
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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