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La Quinta, CA
La Quinta sits in Riverside, San Bernardino, California, and is covered by 3 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 37,898 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in La Quinta has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $560,500 and median asking rent runs around $1,779 per month. Median household income hovers around $92,744. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in La Quinta
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92247 | Riverside | 0 | — | — |
| 92248 | San Bernardino | 0 | — | — |
| 92253 | Riverside | 37,898 | $92,744 | $560,500 |
Thinking about relocating to La Quinta?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $560,500, and median rent is $1,779. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.