The
average household in Indian Wells is made up of 1.9 people,
while the average age of Indian Wells residents is 59. The
majority of residents live in single family homes (91%) or
apartments (4%), with 90% owning their own residence. Approximately
26% of the population live in one-person households. Additionally,
12% of households in Indian Wells have children compared with
55% for the state as a whole, reflecting the city’s
distinctly diverse atmosphere.
Indian Wells is primarily a upscale community, with median
income levels well above the California average at $93,986
per year for the typical household. Homebuyers relocating
to Indian Wells typically paid 199% more than the average
for real estate in the Riverside County area as a whole. For
those who don't own their own homes, the cost of renting property
in Indian Wells is slightly below that in nearby localities,
with rental prices averaging $488 for single-bedroom apartments
up to $768 for larger homes.
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