At a Glance
Median Income
$71,979
$64,811 per capita
Home Value
$567,300
Zillow: $608,373
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
608/100K
3,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.0% smoking rate
How Palm Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palm Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palm Springs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palm Springs residents earn a median household income of $71,979 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,811. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Palm Springs is $567,300 , 101% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,373. Median rent is $1,473/month, with 37.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Palm Springs reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,255/100K. The murder rate is 11.0/100K.
Education
45.1% of adults in Palm Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palm Springs has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population44,998
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born17.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,979
Per Capita$64,811
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C
Home Value$567,300
Rent$1,473
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$608,373
Housing Units36,702
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent608/100K
Property3,255/100K
Murder11.0/100K
Assault377/100K
Burglary385/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation436 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations75
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Palm Springs was built in 1977.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
17.2% 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.