The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92225 sells for about $225,000, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 104 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $952 a month.
ZIP 92225 — Blythe
The 92225 housing market is currently a buyer's market characterized by high days on market and declining year-over-year prices. Limited demand and a rural economic base contribute to the slow pace of sales and lower price points compared to the broader Riverside County region.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, agricultural workers, and those seeking a rural desert lifestyle with proximity to the Colorado River.
Median prices moved down 7.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 104 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.8% · poverty 20.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92225
The area is served by the Palo Verde Unified School District, which manages local public education; school quality ratings are generally mixed.
The region faces significant heat-related climate risks and is located in a desert environment with potential for flash flooding.
Economic momentum is largely tied to agriculture, correctional facilities, and regional logistics along the I-10 corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
The ZIP is primarily rural and isolated, with the I-10 freeway serving as the main artery for regional travel toward employment centers in the Coachella Valley or Arizona.
Recreation is centered on the Colorado River for boating and fishing, with local parks and desert trails available for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with rents showing moderate growth trends.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, government services, and the logistics industry supporting I-10 traffic.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-10 providing the primary connection to the rest of Southern California.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential and commercial infill projects.
Riverside County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels may be subject to Palo Verde Irrigation District and various local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high wildfire and heat-related risk factors in the desert region.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- River Sands RV Resort4.812 mi
- Blythe Intaglios Cluster 14.59.1 mi
- Mayflower Regional Park4.48.6 mi
- Quechan Park3.811.5 mi
- Todd Park3.98.9 mi
- St Joan of Arc Catholic Church4.89 mi
- Blythe Intaglios Cluster 14.59.1 mi
- Mayflower Regional Park4.48.6 mi
- Quechan Park3.811.5 mi
- Todd Park3.98.9 mi
- Blythe Municipal Golf Course4.64.7 mi
- Albertsons4.19.6 mi
- Smart & Final Extra!4.49.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Local public golf facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.