Living in Indio, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indio · Census data 2020–2024
Indio has 91,950 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $77,167 (22% lower than the California median), the median home value is $458,400, the median rent is $1,437/month.
Indio at a glance
- Population
- 91,950
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $77,167State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $458,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,437/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Indio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Indio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indio the median home value is $458,400, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,437 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,344 a month in housing costs.
Indio median household income
The median household income in Indio is $77,167 and the income per person is $35,590. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Indio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,179
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.90
Indio demographics
- Population
- 91,950
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 31,250
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indio ›
Education in Indio
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Indio have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indio
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Indio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | $458,400 | $1,437 |
| Bermuda Dunes | 7,971 | $90,818 | $596,300 | $1,693 |
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Indian Wells | 4,871 | $162,990 | $1,078,200 | $1,088 |
| Coachella | 43,307 | $68,596 | $367,600 | $1,144 |
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Indio Hills | 1,117 | $92,266 | $337,100 | $1,563 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
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What is the median household income in Indio, CA?
The median household income in Indio is $77,167, 22% 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 Indio?
The median home value in Indio is $458,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Indio?
The median gross rent in Indio is $1,437 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Indio, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Indio?
The median age in Indio is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Indio?
The average commute to work in Indio is 23 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indio?
The unemployment rate in Indio is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indio?
20.5% of adults in Indio 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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