Life in Palm Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Palm Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Palm Springs:
The population in Palm Springs is 44,799.
The median home value in Palm Springs is $423,200.
The median income in Palm Springs is $61,597.
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Palm Springs is $1,271.
The unemployment rate in Palm Springs is 8.4%.
The poverty rate in Palm Springs is 14.5%.
Crime in Palm Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Palm Springs. Key points include:
There were 2,571 total crimes in Palm Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Palm Springs is 5,655.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Palm Springs is 699.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Palm Springs is 4,955.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Palm Springs is 143.32% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Palm Springs / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,571 | 5,655.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 318 | 699.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 5 | 11.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 67 | 147.4 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 213 | 468.5 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 2,253 | 4,955.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 394 | 866.6 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 1,430 | 3,145.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 429 | 943.6 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Palm Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Palm Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palm Springs is $423,200.
The median income in Palm Springs is $61,597.
Living Expense | Palm Springs | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 124 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 106 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 146 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 90 | 124 | 100 |
I came to Palm Springs for a visit and decided to stay. The people are friendly and warm and welcoming. It truly felt like home from the beginning.
Palm Springs has long been known as a vacation destination to Hollywood stars, Marilyn Monroe was said to be discovered at the legendary Racquet Club. Palm Springs boasts many tourist attractions: the Tramway, Art museum, Living Desert and many antique boutiques. Palm Springs while extremely LGBT friendly is also very family friendly. Whatever you want from a tourist destination you can find here. A short commute to Los Angeles and the beaches of the Pacific coast and the ski resorts of the local mountains, Palm Springs is truly a gem and worth the visit.
The current population in Palm Springs is 44,799. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 44,799 | -5.7% |
2020 | 47,525 | 0.8% |
2019 | 47,140 | 0.9% |
2018 | 46,714 | 0.9% |
2017 | 46,305 | 1.0% |
2016 | 45,827 | 1.1% |
2015 | 45,317 | 0.4% |
2014 | 45,115 | 0.2% |
2013 | 45,045 | 0.1% |
2012 | 45,012 | - |
62.4% White with 27,933 White residents.
4.7% African American with 2,118 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 343 American Indian residents.
5.0% Asian with 2,239 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 90 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 1,050 Two Or More residents.
24.4% Hispanic with 10,938 Hispanic residents.
Race | Palm Springs | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 62.4% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
African American | 4.7% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 5.0% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 24.4% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Palm Springs is 40.1% female with 17,978 female residents.
Palm Springs is 59.9% male with 26,821 male residents.
Gender | Palm Springs | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 40.1% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
Male | 59.9% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Palm Springs completed doctorate degree.
Education | Palm Springs | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.9% of households in Palm Springs earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Palm Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Palm Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Palm Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Palm Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Palm Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Palm Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in Palm Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Palm Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.0% of households in Palm Springs earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Palm Springs | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 12.0% | 15.1% | 9.5% |