Living in La Quinta, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Quinta · Census data 2020–2024
La Quinta has 38,707 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $99,250 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $661,600, the median rent is $1,785/month.
La Quinta at a glance
- Population
- 38,707
- Median age
- 53.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $661,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,785/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is La Quinta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in La Quinta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Quinta the median home value is $661,600, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,785 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,752 a month in housing costs.
La Quinta median household income
The median household income in La Quinta is $99,250 and the income per person is $64,505. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Quinta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,770
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 35.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.42
35.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Quinta has many vacation and second homes.
La Quinta demographics
- Population
- 38,707
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 15,962
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Quinta ›
Education in La Quinta
40% of adults 25 and older in La Quinta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Quinta
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
La Quinta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
| Indian Wells | 4,871 | $162,990 | $1,078,200 | $1,088 |
| Indio | 91,950 | $77,167 | $458,400 | $1,437 |
| Bermuda Dunes | 7,971 | $90,818 | $596,300 | $1,693 |
| Coachella | 43,307 | $68,596 | $367,600 | $1,144 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Oasis | 4,051 | $38,769 | $34,800 | $862 |
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What is the median household income in La Quinta, CA?
The median household income in La Quinta is $99,250, about the same as 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 La Quinta?
The median home value in La Quinta is $661,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Quinta?
The median gross rent in La Quinta is $1,785 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is La Quinta, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in La Quinta?
The median age in La Quinta is 53.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Quinta?
The average commute to work in La Quinta is 26 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Quinta?
The unemployment rate in La Quinta is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Quinta?
40% of adults in La Quinta 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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