Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Daily Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dining Hall
Coffee Shop
Barnes & Noble Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fairway Grille
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Koffi
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) B
Heather James Fine Art
Art Gallery
McCallum Theater
Theatre Arts
Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pollock Theatre
Theatre Arts
Palm Desert 10
Cinema
Art
Theatre Arts
Art
Theatre Arts
Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts
Art Gallery
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden
Attraction
Artists Center at The Galen
Art Gallery
The Living Desert
Zoo
Century Theatres at The River
Cinema
Food and Drink (0) F
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Swirlyz Yogurt
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beach House Frozen Yogurt
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Schmidy's Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Tilted Kilt
Bar
IW Club
Bar
Pool Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Kenenth Wayne Simonds Athletic Performance Center
Gym
Training Room
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Bristol Markets
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Palma Village Park
Park
Washington Charter School Park
Park
The Gardens at El Paseo
Park
Tot Lot
Playground
Civic Center Park
Park
Magnesia Falls City Park
Park
Alumni Park
Park
Ironwood Park
Park
Hovley Soccer Park
Park
Rancho Mirage Community Park
Park
Magnesia Canyon Ecological Reserve
Park
University Park East
Park
Shops (2) A+
Marga's Repeat Boutique
Clothing
Louis Vuitton
Clothing
True Religion
Clothing
Cole Haan
Shoes
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
UNO de 50
Clothing
Sephora
Beauty
Tumi
Fashion
MAC Cosmetics
Beauty
Apple Store
Electronics
Banana Republic
Clothing
Kate Spade New York
Clothing
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Janie & Jack
Clothing
New Balance
Shoes
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Frasca Jewelers
Fashion
BCBG
Clothing
Compliments
Clothing
Jay's Jewelers
Fashion
Antwan Collections
Clothing
The Village Salon at Indian Wells
Hairdresser
Desert Home & Candle Gallery
Clothing
JV Nail Salon
Beauty
Premium Vision Care
Optician
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Desert Palms.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Palm Desert, Ca (PDC)
Bus Stop
Rancho Mirage - Eisenhower Medical Center
Bus Stop
Cal State University San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus (CSUSB-PDC)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Desert Palms is 142/100 - which is 2% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Desert Palms crime rates are 1,964 per 100k, which is 31% lower than California
Property Crime
1,619 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
345 crimes per 100k C
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employment B-

The median income in Desert Palms is $57,393 - which is 10% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$57,393 D
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Palm Desert Sheriff Substation
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Indian Wells Dental
Dentist
Indian Wells Chiropractic Clinic
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Public Safety
Police
Riverside County Fire Department Station #33
Fire Station
Riverside County Fire Department Station #67
Fire Station
Indian Wells Police (Riverside County Sheriff) sub station
Police
Riverside County Fire Department Station #55
Fire Station
Palm Desert North Fire Station #71
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eisenhower Medical Center
Hospital
Riverside County Fire Department Station #50
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C-

Desert Palms home prices are $377,000 - which is 8% lower than California
Home Price
$377,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
6.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A

The Desert Palms graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Montessori School Of The Desert
George Washington Charter
Morning Stars Learning Program
Sacred Heart School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Palm Desert Charter Middle
James Earl Carter Elementary
The Academy Pdpcp
Rancho Mirage Elementary
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Montessori School Of The Valley
High Schools (0) F
Palm Desert High
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ratings A

Desert Palms has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A
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Desert Palms, CA Area Guide

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Desert Palms Area Facts

  • Desert Palms has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Desert Palms crime rates are 31% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Desert Palms is 2% higher than the California average

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Desert Palms? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Palma Village Park
      Washington Charter School Park
      The Gardens at El Paseo
      Tot Lot
      Civic Center Park
      Magnesia Falls City Park
      Alumni Park
      Ironwood Park

      Entertainment

      Heather James Fine Art
      McCallum Theater
      Theatre
      Pollock Theatre
      Palm Desert 10
      Art
      Art
      Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Panera Bread
      Swirlyz Yogurt
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Beach House Frozen Yogurt
      Chipotle
      Schmidy's Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Desert Palms? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Desert Palms.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Desert Palms? The cost of living in Desert Palms is 142/100 - which is 2% higher than California.
      Desert Palms
      142

      42% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Desert Palms? Desert Palms crime rates are 1,964, which are 31% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,964 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Desert Palms? The median income in Desert Palms is $57,393 which is 10% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $57,3934% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,85297% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      86% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Desert Palms a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Desert Palms home prices? Desert Palms home prices are $377,000 - which is 8% lower than California
      Median home value
      $377,000104% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,006111% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Desert Palms have good schools? The Desert Palms graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Desert Palms a good place to live? Desert Palms has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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