Palm Springs, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

48,390

Unemployment

8.4%

Poverty

16.4%

Median Home

$398,100

Median Income

$57,916

Median Rent

$1,199

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Palm Springs SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

8.5

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Palm Springs, CA Crime Report

1,947
Total Crimes

3,977.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

69.54%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Palm Springs / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	1,947	3,977.4	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	257	525.0	442.0	387.8
Murder	5	10.2	5.6	6.5
Robbery	59	120.5	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	166	339.1	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	1,690	3,452.4	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	370	755.8	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,050	2,145.0	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	270	551.6	427.6	246.0

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Palm Springs, CA Cost Of Living

124
Palm Springs's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Palm Springs	California	National Average
Overall	124	140	100

Services	113	112	100
Groceries	114	113	100
Health	106	115	100
Housing	146	198	100
Transportation	137	134	100
Utilities	90	126	100

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Palm Springs, CA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Patrick Pelster | CC BY-SA 3.0

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Mid Century Modern House In Palm Springs

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Hotel La Fondac Palm Springsc California Postcard S

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Greetings From Palm Springs Palm Canyon Drive Postcard S

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Rankings for Palm Springs in California

Ranks #29 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #54 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #235 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

Map Of Palm Springs, CA

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Population over time in Palm Springs

Year	Population	% Change
2020	48,390	1.8%
2019	47,525	0.8%
2018	47,140	0.9%
2017	46,714	0.9%
2016	46,305	1.0%
2015	45,827	1.1%
2014	45,317	0.4%
2013	45,115	0.2%
2012	45,045	0.1%
2011	45,012	-

Race / Ethnicity in Palm Springs

White

61.9% (29,973)

African American

4.6% (2,238)

American Indian

0.7% (337)

Asian

4.9% (2,352)

Hawaiian

0.2% (109)

Other

0.2% (74)

Two Or More

2.3% (1,120)

Hispanic

25.2% (12,187)

Race	Palm Springs	CA	USA
White	61.9%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	4.6%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.7%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	4.9%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.3%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	25.2%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Palm Springs

Female

40.4% (19,569)

Male

59.6% (28,821)

Gender	Palm Springs	CA	USA
Female	40.4%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	59.6%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Palm Springs for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (1,451)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (2,419)

High School / GED

18.0% (8,710)

Some College

24.0% (11,613)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (3,871)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (11,613)

Master's Degree

12.0% (5,806)

Professional Degree

4.0% (1,935)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (967)

Education	Palm Springs	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	12.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	4.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Palm Springs, California

Less than $10,000

7.0% (339,962)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.0% (240,318)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.7% (566,800)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.8% (425,930)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.8% (573,052)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.4% (746,550)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.2% (491,578)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.8% (668,007)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.8% (282,716)

$200,000 or more

10.4% (504,082)

Income	Palm Springs	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.0%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.0%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.7%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.8%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.8%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.4%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.2%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.8%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.8%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	10.4%	13.3%	8.3%