Palm Desert, California

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

CA

Palm Desert Demographics Overview

Total Population
51,290
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$75,691
Annual household income
โ–ฒ 1% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$452,000
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ฒ 60% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$1,564
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ฒ 34% vs US avg
Median Age
55.2 years
Median age of residents
โ–ฒ 42% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$75,691
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median+1.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$452,000
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,564/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg+34.5%

Population

Total Population51,290
Median Age
55.2 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Palm Desert comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Palm Desert, CA โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Palm Desert demographics

What is the population of Palm Desert, California?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Palm Desert, California is 51,290.

What is the median household income in Palm Desert?

The median household income in Palm Desert, California is $75,691 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Palm Desert?

Key cost indicators for Palm Desert, California:. Median home value: $452,000. Median gross rent: $1,564/month. Median household income: $75,691/year

What is the median home value in Palm Desert?

The median home value in Palm Desert, California is $452,000, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Palm Desert?

The median age in Palm Desert, California is 55.2 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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