At a Glance
Median Income
$145,313
$142,360 per capita
Home Value
$1,002,200
Zillow: $1,424,926
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
2,509/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Indian Wells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indian Wells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indian Wells a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indian Wells residents earn a median household income of $145,313 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $142,360. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Indian Wells is $1,002,200 , 256% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,424,926. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 39.5% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Indian Wells reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,509/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
59.3% of adults in Indian Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indian Wells has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,830
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,313
Per Capita$142,360
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,002,200
Rent$1,029
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$1,424,926
Housing Units5,396
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property2,509/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary800/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain2.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation536 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+29.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Indian Wells was built in 1989.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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