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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.
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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.
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The current population in Palm Springs is 44,998.
Key points include:
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Palm Springs is $623,753.
The median income in Palm Springs is $71,979.
132
Palm Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
The average high in Palm Springs is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Palm Springs |
|---|---|
| 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 |
81.2°
Average High
18.0
Days of Rain
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I came to Palm Springs for a visit and decided to stay.
Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Palm Springs:
The population in Palm Springs is 44,998.
The median home value in Palm Springs is $623,753.
The median income in Palm Springs is $71,979.
The cost of living in Palm Springs is 132 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The people are friendly and warm and welcoming. I fell in love immediately. Whatever you want from a tourist destination you can find here. We drove around and looked at the different apartments and houses.
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The current population in West Hollywood is 35,090.
Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
There were 2,163 total crimes in West Hollywood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 6,375.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 884.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hollywood is 5,491.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Hollywood is 200.83% above the national average.
2,163
Total Crimes
200.83%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw | West Hollywood / 100k People | California / 100k People | National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,163 | 6,375.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 300 | 884.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 107 | 315.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 165 | 486.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,863 | 5,491.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 290 | 854.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,444 | 4,256.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 129 | 380.2 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in West Hollywood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Hollywood.
Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Palm Springs while extremely LGBT friendly is also very family friendly. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cathedral City:
The population in Cathedral City is 52,047.
The median home value in Cathedral City is $481,467.
The median income in Cathedral City is $67,031.
The cost of living in Cathedral City is 125 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
We walked around all night and drove around the next day for hours.
My favorite thing to do would just be to sit outside at a restaurant and people watch. Key points include:
There were 791 total crimes in Cathedral City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cathedral City is 1,503.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cathedral City is 283.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cathedral City is 1,220.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cathedral City is -29.04% below the national average.
791
Total Crimes
-29.04%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw | Cathedral City / 100k People | California / 100k People | National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 791 | 1,503.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 149 | 283.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 55.1 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 104 | 197.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 642 | 1,220.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 97 | 184.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 358 | 680.6 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 187 | 355.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Cathedral City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cathedral City.
The median rent in Cathedral City is $1,554.
The unemployment rate in Cathedral City is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Cathedral City is 15.3%.
The average high in Cathedral City is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
Crime in Cathedral City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cathedral City.
The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,090 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 35,358 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 35,678 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 35,506 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 36,450 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 36,384 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 36,148 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 35,661 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 35,332 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 35,053 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 34,709 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 34,572 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 34,564 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 34,657 | - |
African American
4.0% (1,417)American Indian
0.2% (58)69.5% White with 24,381 White residents.
4.0% African American with 1,417 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 58 American Indian residents.
5.5% Asian with 1,926 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 39 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 336 Other residents.
6.3% Two Or More with 2,200 Two Or More residents.
13.5% Hispanic with 4,733 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Hollywood | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
West Hollywood is 44.7% female with 15,680 female residents.
West Hollywood is 55.3% male with 19,410 male residents.
| Gender | West Hollywood | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed associate's degree.
41.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in West Hollywood completed doctorate degree.
< 9th Grade
3.0% (1,052)High School / GED
10.0% (3,509)Some College
14.0% (4,912)Associate's Degree
8.0% (2,807)Bachelor's Degree
41.0% (14,386)Master's Degree
13.0% (4,561)Professional Degree
6.0% (2,105)Doctorate Degree
3.0% (1,052)| Education | West Hollywood | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.3% of households in West Hollywood earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in West Hollywood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in West Hollywood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in West Hollywood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in West Hollywood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in West Hollywood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.9% of households in West Hollywood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in West Hollywood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in West Hollywood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.1% of households in West Hollywood earn $200,000 or more.
Less than $10,000
6.3% (220,258)$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (152,042)$15,000 to $24,999
7.0% (244,142)$25,000 to $34,999
5.7% (199,341)$35,000 to $49,999
7.7% (268,962)$50,000 to $74,999
11.3% (396,341)$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (383,696)$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (584,130)$150,000 to $199,999
9.1% (318,446)$200,000 or more
21.1% (741,637)| Income | West Hollywood | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.1% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25
Life in Rancho Mirage research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Rancho Mirage over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources.
Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rancho Mirage:
The population in Rancho Mirage is 17,375.
The median home value in Rancho Mirage is $836,465.
The median income in Rancho Mirage is $109,943.
The cost of living in Rancho Mirage is 152 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
Key points include:
There were 466 total crimes in Rancho Mirage in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Mirage is 2,580.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Mirage is 188.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rancho Mirage is 2,392.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rancho Mirage is 21.78% above the national average.
466
Total Crimes
21.78%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw | Rancho Mirage / 100k People | California / 100k People | National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 466 | 2,580.9 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 188.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 38.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 138.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 432 | 2,392.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 526.1 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 299 | 1,656.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 210.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Rancho Mirage summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rancho Mirage.
The median rent in West Hollywood is $2,103.
The unemployment rate in West Hollywood is 8.0%.
The poverty rate in West Hollywood is 13.1%.
The average high in West Hollywood is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Crime in West Hollywood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Hollywood.
Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25
Life in Palm Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Palm Springs over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources.
The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,047 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 51,964 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 51,836 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 54,812 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 54,357 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 54,037 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 53,733 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 53,268 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 53,020 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 52,550 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 51,942 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 51,507 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 51,130 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 50,597 | - |
African American
1.8% (957)American Indian
0.2% (94)30.5% White with 15,875 White residents.
1.8% African American with 957 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 94 American Indian residents.
6.1% Asian with 3,174 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 70 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 45 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 1,182 Two Or More residents.
58.9% Hispanic with 30,650 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cathedral City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.5% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 58.9% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Cathedral City is 46.5% female with 24,209 female residents.
Cathedral City is 53.5% male with 27,837 male residents.
| Gender | Cathedral City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
10.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cathedral City completed doctorate degree.
< 9th Grade
10.0% (5,204)9-12th Grade
9.0% (4,684)High School / GED
28.0% (14,573)Some College
20.0% (10,409)Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,643)Bachelor's Degree
16.0% (8,327)Master's Degree
6.0% (3,122)Professional Degree
3.0% (1,561)Doctorate Degree
1.0% (520)| Education | Cathedral City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Cathedral City earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Cathedral City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.6% of households in Cathedral City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Cathedral City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Cathedral City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Cathedral City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Cathedral City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Cathedral City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Cathedral City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Cathedral City earn $200,000 or more.
Less than $10,000
6.1% (315,971)$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (212,458)$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (447,196)$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (396,119)$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (655,579)$50,000 to $74,999
15.5% (806,637)$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (636,833)$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (857,171)$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (436,600)$200,000 or more
8.5% (440,132)| Income | Cathedral City | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
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The cost of living in West Hollywood is 180 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Hollywood is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Hollywood is $1,016,264.
The median income in West Hollywood is $94,844.
180
West Hollywood's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
The average high in West Hollywood is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Hollywood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
75.3°
Average High
22.7
Days of Rain
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I went to West Hollywood for just a couple of days.
Key points include:
The cost of living in Rancho Mirage is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rancho Mirage is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rancho Mirage is $836,465.
The median income in Rancho Mirage is $109,943.
152
Rancho Mirage's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
The average high in Rancho Mirage is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rancho Mirage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
81.2°
Average High
18.0
Days of Rain
The current population in Rancho Mirage is 17,375.
We stayed at a little motel that wasn't the best, but that didn't even matter. Palm Springs boasts many tourist attractions: the Tramway, Art museum, Living Desert and many antique boutiques.