Living in Cathedral City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cathedral City · Census data 2020–2024
Cathedral City has 52,267 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $73,572 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $453,100, the median rent is $1,601/month.
Cathedral City at a glance
- Population
- 52,267
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $73,572State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $453,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,601/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Cathedral City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Cathedral City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cathedral City the median home value is $453,100, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,601 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,221 a month in housing costs.
Cathedral City median household income
The median household income in Cathedral City is $73,572 and the income per person is $36,551. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Cathedral City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,599
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.73
Cathedral City demographics
- Population
- 52,267
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 18,979
- Foreign-born
- 28%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cathedral City ›
Education in Cathedral City
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Cathedral City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cathedral City
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Cathedral City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City | 52,267 | $73,572 | $453,100 | $1,601 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
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What is the median household income in Cathedral City, CA?
The median household income in Cathedral City is $73,572, 26% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cathedral City?
The median home value in Cathedral City is $453,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Cathedral City?
The median gross rent in Cathedral City is $1,601 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Cathedral City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Cathedral City?
The median age in Cathedral City is 41.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Cathedral City?
The average commute to work in Cathedral City is 20 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cathedral City?
The unemployment rate in Cathedral City is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cathedral City?
24.5% of adults in Cathedral City 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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