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Palm Desert, CA


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Palm Desert, California

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.

The People and Families of Palm Desert

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Palm Desert Housing

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.

Commuting

In Palm Desert, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Palm Desert Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Palm Desert Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Palm Desert, CA

Comparing Palm Desert 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime11

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