Vic McDonald

The median price per square foot in the Coachella Valley rose by $3 in October to $173, essentially unchanged since last February.

The median home price per square foot in the Coachella Valley was unchanged in September at $171, marking five months of essentially unchanging home prices.

Income-driven purchasing activity is weak, while market-driven sales fare well.

For the second consecutive month, the median price per square foot for the entire Coachella Valley declined 2.2 percent in July from $175 to $171.

Housing prices continued to inch up in May for the seventh consecutive month, even as sales continued on a year-over-year decline.