At a Glance
Median Income
$80,280
$31,465 per capita
Home Value
$260,500
Zillow: $381,473
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
13.5% smoking rate
How Thousand Palms Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thousand Palms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thousand Palms a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thousand Palms residents earn a median household income of $80,280 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,465. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Thousand Palms is $260,500 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,473. Median rent is $1,432/month, with 31.0% 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 1983.
Education
22.0% of adults in Thousand Palms hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thousand Palms 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
Population7,662
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,280
Per Capita$31,465
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,500
Rent$1,432
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$381,473
Housing Units3,774
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation205 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Thousand Palms was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
16.5% 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.