Coachella 46 Poor
Coachella Livability #1,264 ranked city in California#26,304 ranked city in the USARanks better than 10% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Coachella

PROS
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    No pros were found for this area. None of the categories reached the required threshold.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Employment Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

What's it like Living in Coachella?

Coachella is a moderately-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 46,858 inhabitants. More than a quarter of the residents of Coachella identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 89% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Coachella is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 23 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Coachella could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like crime, health & safety, employment, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Coachella and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Coachella to California and the national average.

Coachella, CA receives 47/100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #1,237 in California and #26,208 in the USA. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Coachella may not be a pleasant experience. This score also puts it among the worst 10 percent of cities in all of America. There is at least one category that you should be aware of in Coachella. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F), cost of living (D-), education (F) and employment (F).

Assuming that Coachella meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Coachella. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Coachella are simply unattainable. Median real estate prices in Coachella come in at $421,769, which is 42.4% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Coachella, the home price to income ratio is 8.3, which is 7.8% higher than the California average.

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      Coachella transportation information

      Statistic Coachella California National
      Average one way commute23min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.0%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.0%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Coachella, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.