Living in Indian Wells, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Wells · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Wells has 4,871 residents with a median age of 67.9. The median household income is $162,990 (64% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,078,200, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Indian Wells at a glance
- Population
- 4,871
- Median age
- 67.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $162,990State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,078,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Indian Wells a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Indian Wells
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Wells the median home value is $1,078,200, 224% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Indian Wells median household income
The median household income in Indian Wells is $162,990 and the income per person is $148,564. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Indian Wells: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,083
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 51.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.97
51.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Indian Wells has many vacation and second homes.
Indian Wells demographics
- Population
- 4,871
- Median age
- 67.9
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 56.6%
- Households
- 2,468
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Wells ›
Education in Indian Wells
63.1% of adults 25 and older in Indian Wells have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Wells
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 35.7%
- Drive alone
- 42.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Indian Wells vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells | 4,871 | $162,990 | $1,078,200 | $1,088 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Bermuda Dunes | 7,971 | $90,818 | $596,300 | $1,693 |
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | $458,400 | $1,437 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Wells, CA?
The median household income in Indian Wells is $162,990, 64% higher 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 Indian Wells?
The median home value in Indian Wells is $1,078,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Indian Wells?
The median gross rent in Indian Wells is $1,088 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Indian Wells, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the California median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Indian Wells?
The median age in Indian Wells is 67.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Indian Wells?
The average commute to work in Indian Wells is 19 minutes; 35.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Wells?
The unemployment rate in Indian Wells is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Wells?
63.1% 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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