
La Quinta, CA
La Quinta, California, is twenty-five miles from Palm Springs. The city was incorporated in 1982, and it is next to Indio, Indian Wells, and Thermal. The beautiful Santa Rosa Mountains surround the town, and it has a total area of 35.6 square miles.
Lifestyle
La Quinta has a lot to offer with 269 sunny days per year, which is 64 days a year more sunshine than the US average! If you enjoy the outdoors, then you will love this city and all the hiking trails available to you. Some of the hiking trails are the Bear Creek Trailhead to the Cove, Cave to Palm Oasis, Cove to Lake Cahuilla, and Bob Hoff Trail to Lake Cahuilla Loop.
Palm Desert is a 15-minute drive away if you want to go to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, The McCallum Theatre, El Paseo’s shopping and dining, and much more! The golfing in La Quinta is world-class with courses like PGA West TPC Stadium Golf Course, La Quinta Mountain Course, La Quinta Norman Course, Silverock Resort, The Golf Club at La Quinta, and PGA West Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course.
Events
Tennis fans will love living in La Quinta with an international tennis tournament next door in Indian Wells. The BNP Paribas Open is an international tennis tournament that people come from around the world to see. The tennis tournament is one of the major stops on the ATP tour. For golfers, The Desert Classic tournament takes place in La Quinta, and it is one of the stops on the PGA Tour. At the Desert Classic, you will see greats like Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.
Palm Springs also has an international film festival in January, a film noir festival, and an American documentary film festival. If that all wasn’t enough, there are Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals that take place in Indio at the Empire Polo Fields! There are some areas in La Quinta where you can walk to different music festivals all year long.
Real Estate
Owning a home in La Quinta is like living at your favorite resort all season long. There are many options available in regards to housing. For golf lovers, there are gated country clubs with perfectly manicured courses such as Andalusia at Coral Mountain, The Tradition, The Citrus, PGA West, and Rancho La Quinta Country Club. There are also many homes not in gated communities, including in north La Quinta and the Cove. The HOA’s range from $300-900 per month up to $1,500 per month, depending on what the country club offers in terms of amenities. The architectural style of La Quinta is Spanish Colonial with many homes featuring beautiful red terracotta roofs. Living in La Quinta is perfect for someone who wants to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle and a thriving, growing community.
Overview for La Quinta, CA
37,846 people live in La Quinta, where the median age is 49.6 and the average individual income is $54,089. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Around La Quinta, CA
There's plenty to do around La Quinta, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Total Population | Population Density | Median Age | Men Vs Women |
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37,846 | HIGH | 49.6 | 50.86/49.14% |
37,846 people call La Quinta home. The population density is 1,073.4 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Work With April
As a seasoned real estate professional and Coachella Valley native, I understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a life-altering experience and one of the top five stressors in life. That’s why I am dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of my clients. I take great pride in the relationships I build and always work relentlessly on the client’s behalf to help them achieve their real estate goals.