Why Live in Mountain Gate
Mountain Gate is a gated Palm Springs community at the northern edge of the city, nestled against the San Jacinto Mountains. Known for its stunning mountain views and close-knit community spirit, Mountain Gate features contemporary homes with Spanish-inspired designs, including tile roofs and stucco exteriors. The neighborhood offers amenities like swimming pools, tennis courts, a playground and greenways for dog walking, and has the lowest HOA fees in the city. Alta Cresta Park is located in the community and includes open areas for sports and a basketball court. Nearby night-out options include The Tailor Shop, an upscale cocktail bar, and Bootlegger Tiki, known for handcrafted rum drinks. The Shops at Thirteen Forty Five, also nearby, offer unique boutiques in a historic building. For groceries, residents can visit Tower Market just south of the neighborhood. Kids can attend Katherine Finchy Elementary School, Raymond Cree Middle School and Palm Springs High School. Mountain Gate is two miles from downtown Palm Springs, and close to Palm Springs International Airport, major highways like the 10 Freeway. Public transit is available at the edge of the neighborhood, and the area is connected by sidewalks. The neighborhood has a high risk of earthquakes due to nearby fault lines, but Palm Springs has installed seismic valves on its reservoirs to mitigate safety threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Gate a good place to live?
Mountain Gate is a good place to live. Mountain Gate is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Mountain Gate is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Mountain Gate has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.2 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $150,994 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 59% of residents. A majority of residents in Mountain Gate are home owners, with 30.8% of residents renting and 69.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mountain Gate can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mountain Gate neighborhood guide.
Is Mountain Gate, CA a safe neighborhood?
Mountain Gate, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mountain Gate?
The median home price in Mountain Gate is $729,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $145,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $150K a year to afford the median home price in Mountain Gate. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Mountain Gate is $151K.
What are the best public schools in Mountain Gate?
The best public schools that serve Mountain Gate are:
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Are home prices dropping in Mountain Gate?
Yes, home prices in Mountain Gate are down 5% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Mountain Gate, CA
On average, homes in Mountain Gate, Palm Springs sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Gate, Palm Springs over the last 12 months is $667,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$667,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$673,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$349
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$729,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%