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Indian Wells, California, in Riverside county, is 38 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 64 miles E of Riverside, California. The city has a population of 3,816.
In Indian Wells, about 71% of adults are married. Lots of Indian Wells people are married off.
You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Indian Wells had a median family income of $119,110. People in Indian Wells generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Indian Wells than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Indian Wells, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Indian Wells. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Indian Wells gave more campaign money ($57,225) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Indian Wells. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Indian Wells is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Indian Wells, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Indian Wells tends to be by car.
Indian Wells strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Indian Wells to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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