Living in La Quinta
La Quinta is a large place in California, United States, home to 40,476 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #1,844 of 16,523), expat professionals (top 58%, #4,161 of 7,271), business owners (top 59%, #7,088 of 12,111).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:41; in late June it sets around 4:59.
How La Quinta ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 23 | #11,044 of 11,898 | #626 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 9 | #9,527 of 9,771 | #620 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 15 | #7,843 of 8,006 | #578 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 20 | #6,096 of 6,237 | #520 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #8,678 of 9,474 | #685 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,586 of 9,474 | #599 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,552 of 10,762 | #596 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 49 | #6,549 of 7,271 | #507 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 1 | #7,980 of 8,006 | #689 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 16 | #11,511 of 12,111 | #471 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #4,161 of 7,271 | #465 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 43 | #7,529 of 9,474 | #609 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,193 of 18,063 | #663 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,844 of 16,523 | #227 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #17,383 of 18,063 | #627 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,160 of 16,523 | #512 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,612 of 21,167 | #557 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,174 of 12,111 | #702 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #7,088 of 12,111 | #625 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Indian Wells 7 km
- Palm Desert 9 km
- Bermuda Dunes 9 km
- Indio 11 km
- Coachella 13 km
- Rancho Mirage 13 km
- Thousand Palms 19 km
- Cathedral City 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.