California · Metropolitan Area
Indian Wells is a small town in California with a population of 4,830. Residents earn $145,313 per year, which is 93% above the national average.
Based on current data, Indian Wells receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Indian Wells offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Indian Wells is $145,313, which is significantly higher than the national average — 93% above $75,149. This places Indian Wells among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Indian Wells is $1,002,200, making it a premium housing market at 256% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Indian Wells is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,303 per 100,000, near the national average.
Indian Wells is a highly educated community — 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Indian Wells has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,313 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $142,360 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,983 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 86,446 |
| County GDP | $134,757M |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Healthcare | 5,585 |
| Retail | 5,636 |
| Manufacturing | 1,632 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |
| Census Median | $1,002,200 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,424,926 |
| Median List Price | $1,695,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,695,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $628 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 25.2% |
| Inventory | 139 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,029 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $5,000 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Total Violent | 115.1/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 19.2/100K |
| 205% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 96.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,302.8/100K |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 767.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,496.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disasters | 910 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 2.9 inches |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 536 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6999°N, 116.3296°W |
| County FIPS | 06065 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.3% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 21 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 21 |
| Public Libraries | 60 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Restaurants | 4,533 |
| Retail Stores | 5,636 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 910 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |