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Coachella.
About
Life in Coachella
If you're considering Coachella, understand upfront that this is a working-class community with a very young population (median age 28.6) and strong family orientation—nearly 63% of households include children. The median household income sits around $68,596, and housing is relatively affordable with a median home value of $367,600 and median rent at $1,144 per month, which is reasonable for Southern California. The region's subtropical desert climate means extreme heat and minimal rainfall, though you're close to Joshua Tree National Park if outdoor recreation matters to you.
Coachella at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
39.7%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+8.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Coachella: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coachella, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (96.1%), and 83.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Coachella
In Coachella, rent runs 44% below the CA average, and home values are 50% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,897
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $432,471 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3.9 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Coachella and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Coachella is 3.9 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coachella Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute23.2 min avg
How Coachella residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coachella, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coachella runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
280.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,404.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coachella Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Coachella, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
199 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Coachella is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Coachella, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Coachella is about 2% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate105°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coachella has hot summers (avg high 105°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
105°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
90°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
3.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
187
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
15
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 39°F | 0.64" |
| Feb | 74°F | 43°F | 0.61" |
| Mar | 81°F | 49°F | 0.34" |
| Apr | 87°F | 55°F | 0.08" |
| May | 95°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Jun | 103°F | 69°F | 0.01" |
| Jul | 107°F | 76°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 106°F | 75°F | 0.12" |
| Sep | 102°F | 68°F | 0.32" |
| Oct | 91°F | 57°F | 0.19" |
| Nov | 79°F | 45°F | 0.17" |
| Dec | 69°F | 38°F | 0.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coachella
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coachella's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Indio
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coachella
Coachella's student/teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coachella (within 15 miles)
California Indian Nations College
13.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 142 students · in-state tuition $7,680
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Joshua Tree National Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coachella
Coachella has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Joshua Tree National Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Joshua Tree National Park
National Park
23 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
63 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coachella
Coachella Branch Library
1500 Sixth St., Coachella
Cities Near Coachella
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Coachella?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Coachella FAQ
Is Coachella, California affordable?⌄
Coachella's median rent is $1,144/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,596/year. Median home value is $367,600.
Is Coachella, California safe?⌄
Coachella's violent crime rate was 281 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1405 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coachella, California?⌄
Coachella has an unemployment rate of 9.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coachella, California?⌄
The cost of living in Coachella is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,144/month and median household income is $68,596/year. The median home value is $367,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coachella, California?⌄
The average commute in Coachella is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from