California · Metropolitan Area
Indio is a mid-size city in California with a population of 90,669. Residents earn $78,709 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Indio receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, high obesity rates. Indio has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Indio is $78,709, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Indio is $424,700, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 551 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,614 per 100,000, 33% above the national average.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Indio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 102°F in July. With 346 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 46.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 53.7% |
| 301% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,709 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,231 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,983 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% 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 | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $424,700 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $514,213 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| Median List Price | $575,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% |
| Price Drops | 31.0% |
| Inventory | 448 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,392 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,587 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Total Violent | 551.2/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Murder | 9.5/100K |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Rape | 29.6/100K |
| Robbery | 141.9/100K |
| Assault | 370.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,614.2/100K |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 649.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,415.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 548.9/100K |
| Arson | 7.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 341 |
| FEMA Disasters | 910 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 102°F (39°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 9.9 inches |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7316°N, 116.2360°W |
| County FIPS | 06065 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 75.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,733/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 23 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 30 |
| 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 | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |