The
average household in La Quinta consists of 2.8 people, while
the average age of La Quinta dwellers is 36. Most people live
in single family homes (93%) or mobile, rsv, boat and other
(3%), with 79% owning their own home. Approximately 16% of
the population live in single-person households. Additionally,
52% of households in La Quinta have kids compared with 55%
for the state as a whole, giving the town a distinctly dynamic
vibe.
La Quinta is generally a middle class community, with median
income levels well above the California average at $54,552
per year for the typical family. Homebuyers relocating to
La Quinta typically paid 31% 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 La Quinta is far above that in nearby areas, with rental
prices averaging $637 for single-bedroom apartments up to
$845 for larger homes.
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