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Coachella, CA


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Coachella, California

Coachella, California, in Riverside county, is 46 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 72 miles E of Riverside, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. There are an estimated 22,724 people in Coachella.

The People and Families of Coachella

In Coachella, about 48% of adults are married. Many folks in Coachella are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Coachella. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coachella had a median family income of $28,320.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Coachella Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Coachella is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Coachella. The city is known in California for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Coachella.

Commuting

In Coachella, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Coachella strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Coachella Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Coachella Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Coachella, CA

Comparing Coachella to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work41
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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