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Indian Wells, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Indian Wells, CA (Riverside County) — Census median home value $1,002,200, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Indian Wells houses and the broader area.
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Indian Wells, CA is in Riverside County, California — this guide covers houses in Indian Wells and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,830, with a median household income of $145,313. Census data puts the median value of houses in Indian Wells at $1,002,200.
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Market overview
Indian Wells housing market
Indian Wells is in Riverside County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Indian Wells and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,002,200
Population (Census ACS)
4,830
Median household income
$145,313
County price trend (2025)
1.32% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Indian Wells market snapshot
Population
4,830
County
Riverside County
Median Household Income
$145,313
Median Home Value (city)
$1,002,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,029/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Indian Wells's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,002,200.
County Price Trend
Riverside County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Indian Wells has an estimated population of 4,830 and a median household income of $145,313, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Indian Wells's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 8% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Indian Wells data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,830
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,002,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$145,313
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,029
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.32%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$639,000
Census place type
city
County
Riverside County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.30 sq mi
Census GEOID
0636434
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Indian Wells
Schools
Corona-Norco Unified — 53 schools, 50,790 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Riverside addresses may be served by Corona-Norco Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Indian Wells FAQ
What are houses worth in Indian Wells, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Indian Wells at $1,002,200.
How much do houses cost in Indian Wells, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Indian Wells, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,002,200. Active listing prices in Riverside County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Indian Wells, CA?
Indian Wells houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Riverside County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Indian Wells, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Indian Wells's population at approximately 4,830.
What's the median rent in Indian Wells, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Indian Wells at approximately $1,029 per month.
What is the median household income in Indian Wells, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Indian Wells at approximately $145,313.
Is the Indian Wells housing market growing?
Riverside County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Is Indian Wells, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Indian Wells's median home value at about 6.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 8% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Indian Wells, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Corona-Norco Unified for many Indian Wells addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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