Living in Indian Wells, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Wells · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Wells has 318 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $49,250 (38% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $82,200, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Indian Wells is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Indian Wells at a glance
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,250State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $82,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 57 min
Is Indian Wells a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 35%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Indian Wells
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Wells the median home value is $82,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Indian Wells median household income
The median household income in Indian Wells is $49,250 and the income per person is $11,116. 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Indian Wells: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.02
Indian Wells demographics
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Wells ›
Education in Indian Wells
0% of adults 25 and older in Indian Wells have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Wells
- Unemployment rate
- 35%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 57 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.3%
Indian Wells vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells | 318 | $49,250 | $82,200 | $1,071 |
| Dilkon | 1,270 | $37,656 | $77,000 | $711 |
| Whitecone | 805 | $31,083 | $123,900 | $861 |
| Greasewood | 335 | $29,583 | $137,500 | $603 |
| Tees Toh | 382 | $45,417 | $94,500 | — |
| Seba Dalkai | 141 | $60,313 | — | — |
| Jeddito | 311 | $33,095 | $31,100 | $467 |
| Steamboat | 372 | $35,833 | $37,100 | $833 |
| Keams Canyon | 379 | $60,735 | $115,000 | $655 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Wells, AZ?
The median household income in Indian Wells is $49,250, 38% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Indian Wells?
The median home value in Indian Wells is $82,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Indian Wells?
The median gross rent in Indian Wells is $1,071 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Indian Wells, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 57 minutes; unemployment of 35%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
What is the median age in Indian Wells?
The median age in Indian Wells is 46.3 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Indian Wells?
The average commute to work in Indian Wells is 57 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Wells?
The unemployment rate in Indian Wells is 35% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Wells?
0% of adults in Indian Wells have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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