Living in Palm Springs (California)
Palm Springs (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 47,371 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 23%, #3,754 of 16,523), business owners (top 58%, #6,924 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 58%, #4,189 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Palm Springs (California)
- It is part of Greater Palm Springs, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 54 min and sets around 1:42; in late June it sets around 5:00.
How Palm Springs (California) 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 | 15 | #11,513 of 11,898 | #743 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 9 | #9,519 of 9,771 | #616 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 12 | #7,911 of 8,006 | #625 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 18 | #6,139 of 6,237 | #542 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #8,650 of 9,474 | #681 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #7,994 of 9,474 | #639 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,014 of 10,762 | #689 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 44 | #7,086 of 7,271 | #607 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 51 | #1,979 of 2,119 | #253 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 8 | #7,931 of 8,006 | #669 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 15 | #11,587 of 12,111 | #509 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 52 | #4,189 of 7,271 | #472 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 45 | #7,323 of 9,474 | #591 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #17,826 of 18,063 | #894 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 | 38 | #3,754 of 16,523 | #460 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,929 of 18,063 | #943 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #7,491 of 16,523 | #669 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 56 | #5,301 of 21,167 | #537 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #10,363 of 12,111 | #598 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #6,924 of 12,111 | #609 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cathedral City 9 km
- Garnet 12 km
- Thousand Palms 14 km
- Desert Hot Springs 15 km
- Rancho Mirage 16 km
- Palm Desert 20 km
- Indian Wells 22 km
- Bermuda Dunes 26 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.