Here's what it costs to live in La Quinta, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,785 per month, while the typical home is valued around $661,600. Households earn a median of $99,250 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$99,250
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,785
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$661,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,707
Latest estimate
Median Age
53.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,086
Per month
Avg Home Value
$335,600
Census ACS
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
94°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.6
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.7%
What is the cost of living index for La Quinta?
The cost of living index for La Quinta is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in La Quinta?
The median gross rent in La Quinta is $1,785 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in La Quinta?
The median household income in La Quinta is $99,250 per year.
What is the median home value in La Quinta?
The median home value in La Quinta is $661,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in La Quinta?
Air quality data for La Quinta is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in La Quinta?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
