The Coachella Valley’s largest city is undergoing a transformation, with a revitalized downtown district — led by young business owners — alongside inventive dining concepts and a growing collection of public art. Indio may be known for its world-renowned festivals, but the community remains family-centric with a more affordable entry point for homeownership. With values projected to rise steeply, buyers in this mid-price market may see strong equity gains.

$655,094

Price of Average Size Home

2.3%

1-Year Price Change in Average Size Home

$97,782

Average Household Income

Then

In 1876, the Southern Pacific Railroad’s Indio station opened, a pivotal moment that laid the groundwork for agricultural development by connecting the Coachella Valley to the rest of California and beyond. Indio was incorporated in 1930, becoming the region’s hub for growth and commerce.

Now

In 2024, the city debuted its new Center Stage outdoor entertainment venue at the corner of Miles Avenue and Smurr Street in downtown Indio, serving as a hub for free community events, including concerts and movie nights.

38.6

Median Age

91,386

Population (the valley’s largest)

3.63

Average Family Size

FIND THE RIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD FOR YOU

Where should you live? This guide offers a snapshot of housing trends across the Coachella Valley, using a sampling of neighborhoods and country clubs to reflect the region’s shifting real estate landscape. Hover over a neighborhood in the map to view the data. Below the map, you’ll find a chart with everything in one place.

COLOR KEY: 1-Year Price Change in Average-Size Home
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  Real Estate Demographics Lifestyle
Neighborhood Housing Type Price of Average Size Home Average Size Home (Square Feet) Average Price Per Square Foot 1-Year Price Change in Average Size Home Median HOA 1 Fee Median Year Built Total Housing Units Percentage of Owner-Occupied Units Number of Units Sold Last Year Median Days on the Market Total Population Total Households (based on 2022 data) Average Household Size Median Age Median Household Income Households With Children Residents With a Bachelor’s Degree Residents With a Master’s Degree or Higher 2024 Very Conservative Political Outlook 2024 Somewhat Conservative Political Outlook Middle of the Road Political Outlook 2024 Somewhat Liberal Political Outlook 2024 Very Liberal Political Outlook Households With a Pet Cat Families Dog Families Walked for Exercise in 2024 Golfed in 2024 Went to a Museum in 2024 Volunteered for a Charitable Organization in 2024 Gambled at a Casino in 2024 Played Bingo in 2024 Barbecued in 2024 Spent $5k+ on Home Remodeling in 2024
Desert Collection Detached $660,195 2,250 $293 21.4% $113 2010 115 75% 4 52 347 124 3.47 35.3 $105,023 56% 11.36% 12.27% 16.13% 22.18% 38.71% 14.52% 8.47% 56% 21% 46% 10% 33% 12.5% 16.94% 12.9% 6.05% 35.48% 8%
Desert River Estates Detached $1,236,076 3,300 $375 5.1% $239 2007 91 60% 6 51 218 65 3.69 47.3 $130,919 23% 14.01% 15.29% 9.04% 21.47% 38.98% 19.21% 11.86% 53% 20.34% 40.68% 8% 37% 14.12% 15.82% 16.38% 3.95% 34.46% 10.17%
Four Seasons at Terra Lago Detached $547,664 2,150 $255 -2.3% $272 2014 407 75% 41 52 607 200 1.82 67 $72,421 1% 18.95% 17.26% 20.07% 25.99% 27.06% 19.89% 6.99% 43% 17.07% 31.74% 12% 42% 15.77% 22.76% 12.01% 2.51% 34.41% 10.78%
Foxstone Detached $539,553 2,100 $257 -5.5% $133 2005 196 77% 7 30 724 302 3.7 35.5 $66,037 52% 2.3% 5.53% 11.13% 15.51% 48.31% 15.9% 9.54% 50% 17.8% 42.93% 6% 29% 11.13% 10.93% 17.3% 4.17% 31.21% 6.81%
Haciendas Detached $514,723 2,250 $229 -0.3% $110 2010 34 85% 9 41 109 42 3.21 35.2 $104,447 55% 11.59% 11.59% 15.38% 21.79% 38.46% 14.1% 8.97% 56% 20.59% 47.06% 10% 33% 12.82% 16.67% 12.82% 6.41% 35.9% 8.82%
Heritage Palms Country Club Detached $545,887 1,850 $295 -2.2% $475 2001 900 68% 57 66 1,238 686 1.77 74.8 $63,601 10% 25.88% 25.61% 21.07% 20.8% 35.66% 14.77% 7.6% 43% 19% 31.43% 14% 39% 11.36% 19.76% 14.77% 4.98% 27.88% 7.86%
Indian Palms Detached $523,108 1,850 $283 -4.7% $264 1997* 2,149* 47*% 68 66 3,014* 1,863* 2.15* 54* $64,230* 8*% 22.84*% 19.34*% 21.66*% 24.38*% 31.48*% 15.45*% 7.03*% 57*% 27.08*% 44.26*% 10**% 38*% 12.5*% 20.89*% 11.57*% 3.65*% 33.23*% 9.98*%
Indian Palms Attached $317,607 1,075 $295 1.0% $319 1997* 2,149* 47*% 41 54 3,014* 1,863* 2.15* 54* $64,230* 8*% 22.84*% 19.34*% 21.66*% 24.38*% 31.48*% 15.45*% 7.03*% 57*% 27.08*% 44.26*% 10**% 38*% 12.5*% 20.89*% 11.57*% 3.65*% 33.23*% 9.98*%
Indian Springs Detached $633,019 1,925 $329 3.7% $359 2004 630 57% 23 39 1,049 522 2.4 51.8 $106,556 18% 21.64% 24.13% 13.77% 22.41% 35.38% 19% 9.56% 53% 21.79% 40.37% 11% 41% 15.47% 20.71% 13.31% 3.19% 35.49% 9.63%
Las Brisas North Detached $552,178 2,075 $266 1.7% $89 1987 120 49% 8 62 410 125 3.77 36.2 $50,540 26% 12.41% 6.03% 12.65% 14.2% 41.98% 17.9% 13.27% 42% 19.81% 29.25% 6% 26% 10.8% 12.65% 10.49% 5.25% 25.93% 4.72%
Montage at Santa Rosa Detached $1,588,066 3,150 $504 3.3% $150 2005 87 38% 10 83 97 37 2.69 46.1 $126,177 27% 14.71% 16.18% 8.86% 21.52% 39.24% 18.99% 11.39% 53% 19.44% 41.67% 8% 37% 13.92% 16.46% 16.46% 3.8% 34.18% 8.33%
North Indio Ranchos Detached $385,465 1,250 $308 7.5% $0 1960 349 67% 14 30 1,432 349 4.33 34.5 $63,321 26% 7.97% 2.26% 12.51% 19.69% 43.15% 14.35% 10.3% 50% 19.03% 42.9% 6% 26% 9.38% 10.12% 10.4% 5.8% 26.59% 5.14%
Palazoo Detached $698,404 2,800 $249 9.9% $110 2007 69 64% 4 69 183 58 3.62 66.6 $136,263 9% 20.51% 30.77% 20.37% 25.93% 27.16% 19.75% 6.79% 42% 18% 32% 12% 41% 15.43% 22.84% 11.73% 2.47% 34.57% 10%
Shadow Ranch Detached $783,950 3,100 $253 15.3% $160 2005 180 78% 7 50 602 152 3.76 33.6 $109,541 41% 6.27% 9.54% 15.95% 22.1% 38.95% 14.58% 8.43% 56% 21.02% 46.5% 10% 33% 12.76% 17.08% 12.76% 5.92% 35.54% 8.28%
Shields Ranch Detached $470,308 1,425 $330 5.9% $0 1986 239 72% 11 17 887 274 3.9 41.9 $65,633 35% 8.16% 4.96% 20.62% 18.64% 44.07% 10.31% 6.5% 58% 26.87% 49.34% 7% 26% 8.76% 12.01% 13.84% 3.67% 30.51% 5.29%
Sonora Wells Detached $541,151 2,550 $212 -3.9% $210 2006 393 87% 15 34 1,481 365 3.94 34 $98,775 61% 20.38% 18.92% 15.96% 22.21% 38.85% 14.62% 8.37% 56% 20.74% 46.28% 10% 33% 12.69% 17.02% 12.79% 6.06% 35.48% 8.24%
Sun City Shadow Hills Detached $531,102 1,825 $291 1.3% $346 2007 2,961 69% 169 44 4,225 2278 1.85 71.8 $78,771 2% 25.28% 21.21% 20.26% 22.23% 32.47% 17.5% 7.53% 36% 14.2% 25.81% 15% 41% 13.43% 20.96% 14.62% 4.2% 29.24% 8.66%
Terra Lago Detached $624,980 2,025 $309 -1.7% $280 2008 816 52% 59 52 1,210 449 2.46 45.6 $89,813 18% 17.29% 14.46% 15.98% 21.75% 37.01% 16.8% 8.45% 50% 21.68% 37.83% 10% 38% 14.23% 17.32% 13.4% 3.51% 34.02% 8.79%
The Orchard Detached $1,131,195 3,250 $348 -10.0% $225 2004 65 78% 6 74 159 55 2.84 46.2 $125,427 29% 16.07% 16.96% 8.53% 21.71% 38.76% 19.38% 11.63% 52% 19.64% 41.07% 9% 37% 13.95% 16.28% 16.28% 3.88% 34.11% 8.93%
Trilogy Polo Club Detached $736,198 1,950 $378 8.9% $205 2013 566 74% 57 47 755 436 1.66 67.5 $81,660 4% 17.56% 23.08% 20.14% 25.92% 27.04% 19.86% 7.04% 43% 17.18% 31.72% 12% 42% 15.63% 22.68% 11.97% 2.54% 34.37% 10.79%
Villa Montego Detached $631,975 1,750 $361 13.5% $0 2005 396 77% 6 47 1,579 338 4.15 31.8 $86,833 43% 3.01% 0.17% 14.55% 19.54% 44.61% 12.62% 8.68% 53% 18.83% 45.36% 6% 28% 12.18% 13.85% 10.87% 4.03% 29.8% 5.84%
Sources: Esri Business Analyst and Market Watch LLC
* Subdivision includes both attached and detached homes. Figures represent the price change for detached homes only.