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Coachella, CA


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Coachella, California

Introduction to 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.

Coachella History

The Southern Pacific Railroad came to the area in the year 1876 and named it Woodspur. The current name came about around 1901 when the residents voted to accept Coachella as the new name for the community. The origin of the name is not really known. Some people think it as a misspelling of Conchilla, the Spanish word for small white snail shells that were found there. The city was incorporated in the year 1946 and it wasn’t until after that time that real development began to take place. The region includes many farms and fruit groves.

Coachella and nearby Attractions

  • Sierra Vista Park
  • Dateland Park
  • Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Park
  • De Oro Park
  • South Jackson Park
  • Miles Park

Things To Do In Coachella

The city has many lovely parks which make for wonderful places to relax and enjoy free time. The recreation department of the park regularly organizes various events and programs for the city people. Food lovers can enjoy treating themselves with the gastronomic delights at the various restaurants and cafes situated in the city.

Coachella Transportation

Palm Springs International is the nearest major airport that serves the city.

Coachella Higher Education

The city is served by University of California-Riverside.

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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