At a Glance
Median Income
$67,558
$24,922 per capita
Home Value
$341,300
Zillow: $433,969
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
1,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
56.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
13.0% smoking rate
How Coachella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coachella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coachella a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coachella residents earn a median household income of $67,558 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,922. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Coachella is $341,300 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,969. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 31.6% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Coachella reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,550/100K. The murder rate is 11.3/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Coachella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
56.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coachella has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population42,594
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born39.1%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,558
Per Capita$24,922
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B+
Home Value$341,300
Rent$1,115
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$433,969
Housing Units14,153
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property1,550/100K
Murder11.3/100K
Assault215/100K
Burglary177/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain3.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation-69 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+56.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Coachella was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
39.1% 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.