Living in Palm Desert
Palm Desert is a large place in California, United States, home to 51,869 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #1,977 of 16,523), students (top 47%, #994 of 2,119), expat professionals (top 56%, #4,042 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palm Desert
- It is part of Greater Palm Springs, 16 km from the city centre.
- 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 Palm Desert 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 | 21 | #11,215 of 11,898 | #671 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 8 | #9,543 of 9,771 | #630 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 12 | #7,920 of 8,006 | #634 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 17 | #6,149 of 6,237 | #546 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #8,591 of 9,474 | #677 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #7,830 of 9,474 | #622 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,681 of 10,762 | #604 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 | #6,602 of 7,271 | #514 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | 69 | #994 of 2,119 | #140 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 1 | #7,989 of 8,006 | #695 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 16 | #11,532 of 12,111 | #481 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,042 of 7,271 | #452 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #7,474 of 9,474 | #602 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #17,336 of 18,063 | #704 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 | #1,977 of 16,523 | #255 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 6 | #17,467 of 18,063 | #665 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #4,996 of 16,523 | #498 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,292 of 21,167 | #535 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,259 of 12,111 | #715 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 44 | #7,026 of 12,111 | #617 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Indian Wells 3 km
- Rancho Mirage 4 km
- Bermuda Dunes 8 km
- La Quinta 9 km
- Cathedral City 10 km
- Thousand Palms 11 km
- Indio 15 km
- Coachella 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.