The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92254 sells for about $337,468, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $975 a month.
ZIP 92254 — Mecca
The Mecca housing market remains highly affordable compared to the broader Southern California region, with prices showing slight year-over-year declines. Market activity is limited by low inventory and a reliance on the agricultural economy, resulting in a stable but slow-moving environment. Buyers are primarily local residents, and the market lacks the speculative investment pressure seen in neighboring resort cities.
This ZIP is primarily suited for agricultural workers and budget-conscious buyers seeking rural living, as it lacks the amenities and infrastructure of the nearby Coachella Valley resort cities.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 16.1% — 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 9.8%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 92254, Riverside County CA
Crime data for the unincorporated community of Mecca is not determinable at the ZIP level, though it is generally considered to follow regional trends for rural Riverside County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, high-poverty agricultural regions.
The area is subject to extreme heat and is located in a region with high seismic activity; flood risk is present near the Salton Sea basin.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the agricultural sector in the Coachella Valley, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
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%).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Indio or Coachella for employment and services.
Recreation is centered on the proximity to the Salton Sea and local desert parks, with limited commercial shopping districts within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for workforce housing, with limited inventory and a significant presence of long-term agricultural worker housing.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and seasonal labor, with major employers including local farming operations and packing houses.
Transportation is limited to regional highway corridors; public transit is sparse and primarily serves local school and commuter needs.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Riverside County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically triggered by ownership changes.
Parcels are subject to Coachella Valley Unified School District taxes and various local water and utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and heat-related risks, making coverage increasingly expensive.
Net domestic migration to the region has been stable, driven by affordability relative to coastal California.
California is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a standard notice and auction process managed by trustees.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive Transfer Disclosure Statement covering all known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates for ZCTA 92254.
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.
- Fantasy Springs Resort Casino4.317.5 mi
- Spotlight 29 Casino4.116.7 mi
- The Golf Club at Terra Lago4.118.3 mi
- Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival4.318.2 mi
- Indio Community Center4.619.4 mi
- Painted Canyon Trailhead4.85.7 mi
- Salton Sea State Recreation Area4.14.2 mi
- BMW Performance Center West4.711.3 mi
- General Patton Memorial Museum4.617.2 mi
- Coachella Valley History Museum4.718.8 mi
- Painted Canyon Trailhead4.85.7 mi
- Ladder Canyon Trail4.86 mi
- Salton Sea State Recreation Area4.14.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides access to the Salton Sea for birdwatching and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.