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Cost of living in Thousand Palms summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Thousand Palms. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Thousand Palms is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Thousand Palms is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Thousand Palms is $387,023.
The median income in Thousand Palms is $77,000.
Thousand Palms's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Thousand Palms Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Thousand Palms | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 123 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Thousand Palms, CA Weather
The average high in Thousand 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 | Thousand 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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Thousand Palms Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Thousand Palms
The current population in Thousand Palms is 7,720. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,720 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 7,662 | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 8,242 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 8,052 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 8,158 | 20.1% |
| 2019 | 6,794 | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 7,814 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 7,356 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 7,875 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 8,222 | 3.3% |
| 2014 | 7,956 | 6.7% |
| 2013 | 7,453 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 7,558 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,578 | 5.5% |
| 2010 | 7,185 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thousand Palms
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Thousand Palms is:
29.6% White with 2,282 White residents.
0.2% African American with 19 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 41 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 18 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 179 Two Or More residents.
66.6% Hispanic with 5,138 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Thousand Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 66.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Thousand Palms
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Thousand Palms is 49.7% female with 3,838 female residents.
Thousand Palms is 50.3% male with 3,881 male residents.
| Gender | Thousand Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thousand Palms for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Thousand Palms completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Thousand Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Thousand Palms, California
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2.8% of households in Thousand Palms earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Thousand Palms earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Thousand Palms earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Thousand Palms earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Thousand Palms earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Thousand Palms earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.8% of households in Thousand Palms earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Thousand Palms earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Thousand Palms earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in Thousand Palms earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Thousand Palms | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
