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Palm Desert, California, in Riverside county, is 34 miles E of Hemet, California (center to center) and 60 miles E of Riverside, California. Part of the surrounding Riverside - San Bernardino metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Palm Desert is home to some 41,155 residents.
In Palm Desert, about 55% of adults are married. People in Palm Desert have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Palm Desert had a median family income of $58,183. Home-based work is more common in Palm Desert than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($62,747) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Palm Desert. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Palm Desert was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Palm Desert have gone up relatively recently.
In Palm Desert, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Palm Desert to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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