Living in Desert Palms, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desert Palms · Census data 2020–2024
Desert Palms has 6,579 residents with a median age of 77.1. The median household income is $79,792 (20% lower than the California median), the median home value is $567,400, the median rent is $1,957/month.
Desert Palms at a glance
- Population
- 6,579
- Median age
- 77.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $79,792State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $567,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,957/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Desert Palms a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Desert Palms
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desert Palms the median home value is $567,400, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,957 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,340 a month in housing costs.
Desert Palms median household income
The median household income in Desert Palms is $79,792 and the income per person is $63,162. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Desert Palms: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,043
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.70
Desert Palms demographics
- Population
- 6,579
- Median age
- 77.1
- Under 18
- 0.5%
- 65 and older
- 84.3%
- Households
- 3,873
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desert Palms ›
Education in Desert Palms
46.3% of adults 25 and older in Desert Palms have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desert Palms
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Desert Palms vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Bermuda Dunes | 7,971 | $90,818 | $596,300 | $1,693 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | $458,400 | $1,437 |
| Indio Hills | 1,117 | $92,266 | $337,100 | $1,563 |
| Indian Wells | 4,871 | $162,990 | $1,078,200 | $1,088 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Desert Palms, CA?
The median household income in Desert Palms is $79,792, 20% 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 Desert Palms?
The median home value in Desert Palms is $567,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Desert Palms?
The median gross rent in Desert Palms is $1,957 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Desert Palms, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Desert Palms?
The median age in Desert Palms is 77.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Desert Palms?
The average commute to work in Desert Palms is 25 minutes; 38.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desert Palms?
The unemployment rate in Desert Palms is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desert Palms?
46.3% of adults in Desert Palms 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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