Aerial view of homes beside golf-course fairways, with ponds and mountains in the distance.

Palm Desert

You will find high-style fashion and jewelry stores from the hip to couture.

Welcome to Palm Desert

The Art of Fine Living

Palm Desert shopping plaza with palm trees, a reflecting pool, and a yellow sports car.

In need of a little pampering? Shopping therapy? How about a Tommy Bahama Coconut Cloud Martini?

You'll find it all on El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert, the "Rodeo Drive" of the Coachella Valley. At the Gardens on El Paseo, you will find high-style fashion and jewelry stores from the hip to couture. Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and more are great places to find the latest trends in desert wear.

And, you’ll need them for the many outstanding dining and entertainment options that await you.

Shopping plaza courtyard with palm trees, flowering ground cover, and outdoor seating.


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Overview for Palm Desert, CA

58,126 people live in Palm Desert, where the median age is 60.9 and the average individual income is $57,794. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,126

Total Population

60.9 years

Median Age

High

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

$57,794

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.

75
Very Walkable
Walking Score
58
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Villa Corona Mexican Cucine, El Rodeo Cafe, and Laura-S Delicias.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.25 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.25 miles 345 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Dining 0.25 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.25 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.26 miles 1 review 4/5 stars
Dining 0.26 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert has 27,998 households, with an average household size of 2.055. 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. 58,126 people call Palm Desert home. The population density is 1,388 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

58,126

Total Population

High

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

60.9 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
27,998

Total Households

2.055

Average Household Size

$57,794

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Palm Desert, CA

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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.
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Neighborhood Gallery

Yellow Corvette beside a fountain in a palm-lined outdoor shopping plaza.
Palm Desert resort pools and waterways glow beneath a sunset over the mountains.
Modern residence beside a golf course and pool, with rugged desert mountains behind it.
Rock waterfall and pool beside a seated statue and palm trees.
Collage of performers and a sea-creature scene promoting Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure.
Sun City Palm Desert entrance sign above colorful flower beds, surrounded by palm trees.
Residence with an arched stone entrance and blue-lit water features at night.
Palm Desert destinations, including Hotel Paseo and the illuminated AC3 Restaurant + Bar sign.
Aerial view of homes beside golf-course fairways, with ponds and mountains in the distance.

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