At a Glance
Median Income
$78,709
$35,231 per capita
Home Value
$424,700
Zillow: $514,213
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
571/100K
2,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
346 sunny days/yr
How Indio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Indio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indio a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Indio residents earn a median household income of $78,709 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,231. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Indio is $424,700 , 51% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,213. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 32.4% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Indio reports 571 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,026/100K. The murder rate is 1.1/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Indio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Indio has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 102°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population90,669
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,733/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,709
Per Capita$35,231
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B+
Home Value$424,700
Rent$1,392
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$514,213
Housing Units38,222
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent571/100K
Property2,026/100K
Murder1.1/100K
Assault394/100K
Burglary328/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days346/yr
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Indio was founded in 1873.
The median home in Indio was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.8% 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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