Palm Desert, CA

Living in Palm Desert

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 28
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 72
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Schools 67
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Residents

53k Population +4k (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
56% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate20%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$3.1k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office25%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$350k Median Home Value -$34k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$151 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas66%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palm Desert

United States45
California55
Riverside Metro Area47
Riverside County39

Property Crime in Palm Desert

United States48
California56
Riverside Metro Area58
Riverside County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 2 1
Feb 56 2 1
Mar 60 1 1
Apr 65 0 0
May 72 0 0
Jun 79 0 0
Jul 84 0 0
Aug 84 0 0
Sep 79 0 0
Oct 70 0 0
Nov 60 1 0
Dec 53 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palm Desert

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding69
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palm Desert, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palm Desert, CA

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Sacred Heart School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Palm Desert, CA

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University of Redlands
51 miles, NW
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Loma Linda University
56 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palm Desert, CA

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Airports

Airports near Palm Desert, CA

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