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Indio, California

Introduction to Indio, California

Indio, California is 43 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 69 miles E of Riverside, California. It is in Riverside county. The city is part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metro area. The population of Indio is 49,116.

Indio History

Before the 1800s, Indio was the site a Cahuilla village called Teikweit, and according to the “History of the Coachella Valley Water District”, Indio is the Spanish term for Indian. A Southern Pacific Railroad construction boss, A.G. Tingman, laid the foundation of the city of Indio in 1894. Indio was the halfway point between Yuma, Arizona and Los Angeles, and the railroad played a major role in the growth and advancement of this city.

Indio and nearby Attractions

  • Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
  • Golden Pot/ Desert Lake
  • Thousand Palm Canyon Wash
  • Rancho Casa Blanca Recreational Vehicle Park
  • Trinity Baptist Church
  • Indio Fashion Mall Shopping Center

Things To Do In Indio

The Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival are internationally famous festivals held in Indio in February every year. The Date Festival is a celebration of the Indio’s main harvest time for date fruits. Besides, the Indio International Tamale Festival held every December is also a world famous festival. Apart from these, the city is also known for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and the Southwest Arts Festival. The Hispanic culture of the city finds expression in the annual Cinco de Mayo event. Indio’s rich cultural heritage is reflected in the museums and cultural centers. Religious minded visitors can take a tour of the churches that throng the streets of Indio. There are numerous amusement parks and shopping centers that provide entertainment facilities for both adults and kids alike. The city also has a few beautiful, pristine lakes that visitors can take a tour of.

Indio Transportation

Palm Springs International Airport serves the area.

Indio Higher Education

The University Of California-Riverside is the local university.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
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Top 19%Indio Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Indio, CA

Comparing Indio 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 Population108
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime21

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