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La Quinta, CA
City in Riverside County, California. ZIP codes: 92253.
Population
38,707
Land area
35.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,097
ZIP codes
1
La Quinta and its ZIP codes
La Quinta at a glance
- La Quinta is about 4.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 221st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $99,250, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $661,600 (10% below California) and median rent is $1,785 a month.
Local data for La Quinta, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Quinta, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,250
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$661,600
Median rent
$1,785/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
40.0%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,524), German Americans (3,971), Irish Americans (3,268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for La Quinta.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
PPP loans
$51.8M
1,102 loans, 7,021 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Quinta, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home17.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Quinta, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
106° / 47°F
2.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Quinta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in La Quinta
1 in or overlapping La Quinta. Population shown
Cities near La Quinta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian WellsCity | 4.6 mi | 14.3 |
| Vista Santa RosaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 16.1 |
| Bermuda DunesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| IndioCity | 6.6 mi | 33.2 |
| CoachellaCity | 7.4 mi | 29.9 |
| Palm DesertCity | 7.4 mi | 26.8 |
| Desert PalmsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| ThermalCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Thousand PalmsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 23.6 |
| Rancho MirageCity | 11 mi | 25.3 |
| Indio HillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 21.9 |
| MeccaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| OasisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 19.6 |
| Palm SpringsCity | 15 mi | 94.5 |
| Cathedral CityCity | 16 mi | 22.5 |
| Sky ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 24.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Quinta, CA in?
- La Quinta is in Riverside County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in La Quinta, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Quinta include 92253.
- What is the population of La Quinta, CA?
- About 38,707 people live in La Quinta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Quinta?
- Nearby places include Indian Wells (4.6 mi), Vista Santa Rosa (4.6 mi), Bermuda Dunes (5.6 mi), Indio (6.6 mi), Coachella (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023