Palm Desert, CA
Living in Palm Desert
Bikeability33
Walkability28
Commute88
Public Transit26
Affordability34
Public Safety63
Airports63
Hospitals26
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools67
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
53kPopulation+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
$60kMedian 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
$350kMedian Home Value-$34k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, S
Morning Stars Learning Program
1 miles, SW
Montessori School of the Desert
1 miles, SW
Dove's Landing School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Palm Desert, CA
University of Redlands
51 miles, NW
Loma Linda University
56 miles, NW
University of California-Riverside
58 miles, W
John Paul the Great Catholic University
59 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palm Desert, CA
Eisenhower Medical Center
3 miles, NW
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E
Desert Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Hi-Desert Medical Center
28 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs International Airport
10 miles, NW
Ontario International Airport
74 miles, W
San Diego International Airport
84 miles, SW
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
87 miles, W