At a Glance
Median Income
$97,628
$62,742 per capita
Home Value
$612,800
Zillow: $735,232
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
177/100K
1,953/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
10.8% smoking rate
How La Quinta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Quinta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Quinta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Quinta residents earn a median household income of $97,628 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,742. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 La Quinta is $612,800 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $735,232. Median rent is $1,747/month, with 31.5% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
La Quinta reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,953/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in La Quinta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Quinta has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population38,299
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,085/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,628
Per Capita$62,742
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B
Home Value$612,800
Rent$1,747
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$735,232
Housing Units24,473
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent177/100K
Property1,953/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary288/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain3.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in La Quinta was built in 1998.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
15.2% 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.