California · Metropolitan Area
La Quinta is a mid-size city in California with a population of 38,299. Residents earn $97,628 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, La Quinta receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. La Quinta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in La Quinta is $97,628, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in La Quinta is $612,800, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in La Quinta is below the national average at 219 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,331 per 100,000, 70% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
La Quinta 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 | 71.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.7% |
| 114% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,628 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $62,742 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,149 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,983 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% 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 | 1.12% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Census Median | $612,800 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $740,084 |
| Median List Price | $882,000 |
| Median List Price | $882,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $409 |
| Homes Sold | 95 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 28.3% |
| Inventory | 530 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,747 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,592 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,854 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.12% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,585 |
| Total Violent | 218.9/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 2.5/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.0/100K |
| Robbery | 83.0/100K |
| Assault | 128.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,330.6/100K |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 789.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,399.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 140.9/100K |
| Arson | 12.6/100K |
| 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 | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6461°N, 116.2753°W |
| County FIPS | 06065 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Total Area | 35.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| 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 | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |