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Palm Desert

An exquisite community in the heart of Coachella Valley

Welcome to Palm Desert


A luxury resort community with year-round outdoor recreation


Palm Desert is an exquisite community in the heart of Coachella Valley. About 14 miles east of Palm Springs, Palm Desert's real estate options boast an abundance of luxury homes and spacious estates, and the city is also complete with bountiful shopping, entertainment, and dining destinations as well.

Palm Desert has grown from a sandy desert at the foot of the Santa Rosa mountains into a popular residential and tourist mecca offering a superb public school system and premier attractions.


What to Love


Local Lifestyle


Palm Desert is a friendly, sophisticated community with a suburban, laid-back lifestyle. The famed El Paseo offers a myriad of boutiques, including some of the world’s top designers, as well as great restaurants and art galleries. The community also boasts several top-rated schools.


Dining, Entertainment & Shopping


Palm Desert never disappoints when looking for fantastic places to eat. Maestro’s on El Paseo is a classic steakhouse known for its world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment. If you prefer modern French, visit Jillian’s for superb food and a curated wine list served in a charming atmosphere with fireplaces.

While in Palm Desert, try il Corso, which brings delectable Italian cuisine to El Paseo. For those who prefer resort dining, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa offers a choice of six restaurants. 

The Shops on El Paseo is where designer shopping meets sophisticated dining. This is the city's most favored outdoor shopping mall with world-renowned designer boutiques, including Ralph Lauren, Grayse, and Oliver Peoples, and seven restaurants.

Theatre is alive and well at The McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art theatre offers the best entertainment in the Coachella Valley, featuring a robust season of big-name acts and national tours of hit Broadway shows.


Things to Do


With more than 100 golf courses in the greater Palm Springs area, including Palm Desert’s BIGHORN Golf Club, Stone Eagle Golf Club, Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club, and Suncrest Golf Course, the desert is a golfer’s dream.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens features its new Rhino Savannah, a state-of-the-art habitat for 12 African species, the 1,000-acre Living Desert is one of its most popular attractions for animal lovers of all ages.


Hotels and Spa:


JW Marriott Desert Spring Resort & Spa

Restaurants:


Jillian's Cuistot, Il Corso, Maestro steakhouse, The shops on El Paseo (which has dining and shopping)

Golf Courses:


Bighorn Golf Club, Stone Eagle Golf Club, Marriott's Shadow Ridge Golf Club, Suncrest Golf Course

Culture:


McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts, The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Shopping at El Paseo


The Rodeo Drive from the desert
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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

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 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:

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
23,951

Total Households

2.12

Average Household Size

$50,320

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

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

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.

19
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Yaki24 Teppanyaki Catering, Rise Up HobbyTown, and Josie’s On El Paseo.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.86 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.83 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.53 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.1 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.91 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Featured Properties

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