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Palm Desert
  • Suburb in California
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Palm Desert

#2 in Best Places to Live in Palm Springs Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Palm Desert is a suburb of with a population of 51,081. Palm Desert is in Riverside County. Living in Palm Desert offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palm Desert there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palm Desert and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palm Desert are highly rated.
    About Palm Desert...
    Population
    51,081
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $381,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,402
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      171
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      52
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      516.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,053.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      336.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      36%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Palm Desert

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,514
    National
    $69,021
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