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Cost of living in Desert Palms summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Desert Palms. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Desert Palms is 146 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Desert Palms is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Desert Palms is $598,200.
The median income in Desert Palms is $79,792.
Desert Palms's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Desert Palms Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Desert Palms | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 211 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Desert Palms, CA Weather
The average high in Desert Palms is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Desert Palms |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Desert Palms Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Desert Palms
The current population in Desert Palms is 6,579. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,579 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 6,522 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 6,414 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 6,225 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 6,599 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 6,755 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 6,947 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 6,949 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,940 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 6,826 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,776 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 6,483 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,527 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,592 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 6,745 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Desert Palms
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Desert Palms is:
89.2% White with 5,867 White residents.
2.6% African American with 171 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 71 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.6% Two Or More with 37 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 433 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Desert Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Desert Palms
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Desert Palms is 55.2% female with 3,634 female residents.
Desert Palms is 44.8% male with 2,944 male residents.
| Gender | Desert Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Desert Palms for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Desert Palms completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Desert Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Desert Palms, California
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6.4% of households in Desert Palms earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Desert Palms earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Desert Palms earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Desert Palms earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Desert Palms earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Desert Palms earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.2% of households in Desert Palms earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.6% of households in Desert Palms earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Desert Palms earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Desert Palms earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Desert Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
