La Quinta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

38,299 Population 1,085/sq mi density

$97,628 Median Income $62,742 per capita

$612,800 Home Value $740,084 Zillow

$1,747 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent

76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

162 Violent Crime/100K 2,455 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$97,628 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$612,800 home value, $1,747/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

162 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.1 / 5.0

38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in La Quinta (10)

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

State Park

610 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

State Park

34,230 acres. Closed

Entrance: $0

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

State Park

586,699 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Cabrillo National Monument

National Monument

In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural r...

Entrance: $20

Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Hiking, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibi...

Weather: Check the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precip...

https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

State Park

24,648 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Joshua Tree National Park

National Park

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic fe...

Entrance: $30

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbin...

Weather: Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average highs around 85°F (29°C) and average lows around 50°F (10°C) respectivel...

https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse c...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Reenactments, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Shopping, Bo...

Weather: The 1,200-mile Anza Trail connects historic, cultural, and recreation sites from Nogales, AZ, to the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit http://www.nps.gov/juba. Each site along the Anza Trai...

https://www.nps.gov/juba/index.htm

Mount San Jacinto State Park

State Park

4,276 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Palomar Mountain State Park

State Park

1,855 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Torrey Pines State Beach

State Park

8 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0