Palm Springs, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

61.2

D-

out of 100

Overview

Palm Springs is a California city with a population of approximately 45,218, part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $617,269. Median household income is $67,451.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,218 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $617,269 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $67,451 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23 minutes
  • Part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,218

Source: Census ACS

$617,269

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$67,451

Source: Census ACS

23 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

138 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Riverside County (county-level results)

48%
49%
Democrat 451,782
Republican 463,677
Leans R+1.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 33.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 30.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 61.2

Location

Palm Springs, CA (33.8414, -116.5347)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.