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Palm Springs
  • Suburb in California
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Palm Springs

#3 in Best Places to Live in Palm Springs Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Palm Springs is a suburb of with a population of 44,799. Palm Springs is in Riverside County. Living in Palm Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palm Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palm Springs and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palm Springs are above average.
    About Palm Springs...
    Population
    44,799
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $423,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,271
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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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
      339.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      120.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      755.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,145
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      551.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      5%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      21%
    • 65+ years
      32%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Palm Springs

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,597
    National
    $69,021
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