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Palm Desert, CA

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Area Highlights

Palm Desert, CA residents have a median age of 56.8 years old, with employment highest in the food and administrative support industries.

52,668 Population

The population has increased by 2.9% since the year 2010.

25,534 Households

$69,241 /yr
Median Household Income

$585,000
Median Home Sale Price

19m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

56.8 Median Age

Average Household Size

2
persons per
household

45.6%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 26%
Some College 25%
High School Graduate 19%
Graduate Degree 14%
Associates Degree 10%
Some High School 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 25.67% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
16.8% of households have children

Economics

$69,241 /yr
Median Household Income
$585,000
Median Sales Price
19 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 13.96% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 81%
  • Work from Home 14%
  • Walk or Bike 4%
  • Public Transit 1%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 17,204 47%
Vacant 11,015 30%
Rented 8,330 23%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 88%
Blue Collar 12%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 56.8 years old. The smallest percentage group is 65-74 years and the largest percentage is the 0-5 years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 26%
Other 12%
Asian 5%
Black 2%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 68%, followed by Hispanic at 26%, Other at 12%, and Asian at 5%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

108° July
Hottest Average Month
39° December
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
40°
69°
Feb
44°
73°
Mar
48°
77°
Apr
53°
87°
May
59°
95°
Jun
66°
103°
Jul
73°
108°
Aug
73°
107°
Sep
67°
102°
Oct
57°
91°
Nov
46°
78°
Dec
39°
70°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$599,999
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,750 sqft

73298 Warhol Lane Plan: Residence 1750
Palm Desert, CA 92211

$601,990
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,750 sqft

73665 Raphael Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92211

$633,485
For sale
3 beds • 3 baths • 1,942 sqft

73679 Raphael Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92211

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