Palm Springs lies on the western edge of the Coachella Valley in central Riverside County, approximately 107 miles east of Los Angeles. Often described as a small city with the cultural amenities of a metropolitan area, residents and one million annual tourists enjoy first-class shopping, entertainment, dining, culture, and recreation. Palm Springs is a place to enjoy life. And because it is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, many second homes are located in Palm Springs. The permanent population is approximately 45,000, with another 30,000 residents in the winter, and approximately one million tourists annually. A bustling downtown is nestled against the impressive Mt. San Jacinto and is surrounded by well-established neighborhoods with a mix of eclectic architectural styles. Palm Canyon Drive hosts the city’s many parades and festivals, as well as antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs. Once the trendy playground of Hollywood stars, Palm Springs maintains its chic charm. Distinguished schools, museums, hiking paths, bicycle routes, a water park, and equestrian trails are also some of the city’s rich amenities.
26,611 people live in Palm Springs, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $24,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Palm Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Country Corner Health Foods, Carew's Coffeehouse, and Tuti's Pinchos & Grill.
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| Dining | 0.62 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.71 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.2 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.78 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.96 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.04 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Palm Springs has 8,890 households, with an average household size of 2.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Palm Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,611 people call Palm Springs home. The population density is 6,325.13 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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0-9 Years
10-17 Years
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Total Households
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Average individual Income
Households with Children
With Children: 3,164 (36%)
Without Children: 5,726 (64%)
Blue vs White Collar Workers
Blue Collar: 16%
White Collar: 84%
