At a Glance
Median Income
$67,031
$34,922 per capita
Home Value
$420,700
Zillow: $474,971
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.4% smoking rate
How Cathedral City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cathedral City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cathedral City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cathedral City residents earn a median household income of $67,031 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,922. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cathedral City is $420,700 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,971. Median rent is $1,554/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
25.8% of adults in Cathedral City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cathedral City has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population52,047
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,315/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born28.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$34,922
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B
Home Value$420,700
Rent$1,554
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$474,971
Housing Units23,354
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation390 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Cathedral City was founded in 1925.
The median home in Cathedral City was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
28.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.