Palm Desert

Home to Verdant parks, scenic hiking trails, award-winning golf resorts, exhilarating art walks, and eclectic retail.

Welcome to Palm Desert

Home to Verdant parks, scenic hiking trails, award-winning golf resorts, exhilarating art walks, eclectic retail, and the region’s only zoo and botanical gardens, Palm Desert offers nearly unlimited opportunities to discover and explore new wonders.
 
In the 1940s, Palm Desert’s central location and beauty attracted magazine publisher Randall Henderson and his brother Cliff, who saw the potential for a thriving resort destination. They transformed a patch of desert into the Shadow Mountain Club, attracting Hollywood A-listers like Jimmy Stuart and Bing Crosby. Later they founded the iconic El Paseo Shopping District, Frequently referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of the desert.” Country Clubs were soon spouting up across the fast-growing community.
 
Now the backdrop for Fashion Week El Paseo, Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival, a vibrant farmers market, weekend street fair, and Greater Palm Springs’ colleges and universities, this sophisticated family-friendly city reflects its founders’ dreams.

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Overview for Palm Desert, CA

51,081 people live in Palm Desert, where the median age is 56.2 and the average individual income is $50,320. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

51,081

Total Population

56.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,320

Average individual Income

Around Palm Desert, CA

There's plenty to do around Palm Desert, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

13
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Suzy Gourmet, Chrissy’s On El Paseo, and Chiropilates.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$$ 1.32 miles 36 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.58 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.75 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.16 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.3 miles 31 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.1 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert has 23,951 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palm Desert do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 51,081 people call Palm Desert home. The population density is 1,905.13 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

51,081

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

56.2

Median Age

46.97 / 53.03%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 7.8%

0-9 Years

10-17: 7.01%

10-17 Years

18-24: 5.75%

18-24 Years

25-64: 43.55%

25-64 Years

65-74: 17.41%

65-74 Years

75+: 18.49%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 2788 (9%)
  • High School Degree 7686 (26%)
  • Associate Degree 5096 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 10030 (34%)
  • Graduate Degree 4236 (14%)
23,951

Total Households

2.12

Average Household Size

$50,320

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 4,211 (18%)

Without Children: 19,740 (82%)

Marital Status

Married 42%
Single 21%
Divorced 12%
Separated 4%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 4%

White Collar: 96%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 12%
15 to 29 Minutes 15%
30 to 59 Minutes 5%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Palm Desert, CA

Primary Schools (4)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (10)
The following schools are within or nearby Palm Desert. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
George Washington Charter
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Ronald Reagan Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
James Earl Carter Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
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