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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Camila H.

Should I move to Palm Desert or stay in St. Louis?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,508 in Palm Desert. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? C...

7 replies 14 upvotes moving
Chloe S.

Weekend activities in Palm Desert?

OK so I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $491,600 on average. The median home value here is around $491,600, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property ...

7 replies 13 upvotes qa
mason_dude

First time home buyer in Palm Desert

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $491,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $491,600 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush...

2 replies 21 upvotes housing
Ezekiel Ramirez

Palm Desert is underrated, change my mind

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,551 people. With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city. ...

5 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Nicholas Sanders

Remote worker thinking about Palm Desert

Hey, I relocated for work and Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $79,508 in Palm Desert. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

2 replies 20 upvotes moving
mason_dude

Top 5 things I love about Palm Desert

Hey folks, Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,551 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Ian Torres

Is Palm Desert getting better or worse?

Alright, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Household incomes average around $79,508 in Palm Desert. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Oliver Howard

Best neighborhoods to rent in Palm Desert?

So, Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Palm Desert? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scen...

4 replies 0 upvotes housing
Mackenzie Kim

Job market in Palm Desert for tech?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is so...

20 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Addison Rodriguez

Dog-friendly places in Palm Desert?

You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

15 replies 24 upvotes qa
Hunter M.

Living in Palm Desert -the reality

OK so With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here?

21 replies 12 upvotes living
Reagan Gutierrez

Most overrated things about Palm Desert

Hey, Just moved here 2 months ago and Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks for reading.

8 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Emilia Ross

Best industries in Palm Desert right now

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2013. You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

3 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Jacob Ramirez

Best neighborhoods in Palm Desert

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K.

2 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Leo Murphy

Best industries in Palm Desert right now

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city.

1 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Addison Rodriguez

Thinking about relocating to Palm Desert from Omaha

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $491,600, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,551 people. You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The...

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Axel C.

Housing in Palm Desert compared to Kansas City

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Nicholas Sanders

Housing market in Palm Desert right now

Hi all, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $491,600 on average. Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Jacob Ramirez

Biggest downsides of living in Palm Desert?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are The median home value here is around $491,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around ...

17 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
mason_dude

Job hunting in Palm Desert -tips?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $79,508 in Palm Desert. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

19 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Evan Jackson

Couple moving to Palm Desert from out of state

I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,717 for rent here. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are wher...

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Chloe S.

Palm Desert quality of life -am I missing something?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

9 replies 25 upvotes living
Addison Rodriguez

Worst things about Palm Desert nobody talks about

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is...

7 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Oliver Howard

Best coffee shops in Palm Desert?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city. Median household income is $79,508, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $491,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

11 replies 6 upvotes qa
Henry Gray

Moving to Palm Desert with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and With a population of 51,551, Palm Desert is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

12 replies 8 upvotes moving
Kinsley James

Anyone regret moving to Palm Desert?

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 7.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Palm Desert sits at 252.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,717/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,551 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather ta...

2 replies 12 upvotes moving
Ezekiel Ramirez

How are the schools in Palm Desert?

I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. What are your go-to spots?

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