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average household in Palm Desert contains 2.1 people, while
the average age of Palm Desert residents is 46. The majority
of residents live in single family homes (69%) or apartments
(16%), with 66% owning their own home. Approximately 32% of
the population live in single-person households. Additionally,
35% of households in Palm Desert have children compared with
55% for the state as a whole, giving the town a distinctly diverse
vibe.
Palm Desert is generally a middle class community, with median
income levels reflecting the California average at $48,316
per year for the typical household. Homebuyers relocating
to Palm Desert typically paid 36% 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 a house
in Palm Desert is far above that in surrounding areas, with
rental prices averaging $627 for single-bedroom apartments
up to $821 for larger properties.
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