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Thousand Palms, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
Thousand Palms, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Thousand Palms a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $377,962. 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.
Safety & Crime
Thousand Palms reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,273/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.