At a Glance
Median Income
$83,205
$53,777 per capita
Home Value
$485,300
Zillow: $574,351
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
10.7% smoking rate
How Idyllwild-Pine Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Idyllwild-Pine Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Idyllwild-Pine Cove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Idyllwild-Pine Cove residents earn a median household income of $83,205 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,777. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $485,300 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $574,351. Median rent is $1,415/month, with 41.2% 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 1967.
Education
41.0% of adults in Idyllwild-Pine Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Idyllwild-Pine Cove has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population3,762
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,205
Per Capita$53,777
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B
Home Value$485,300
Rent$1,415
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$574,351
Housing Units4,153
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation5,686 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Idyllwild-Pine Cove was built in 1967.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
20.6% 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.