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La Quinta, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in La Quinta, CA (Riverside County) — Census median home value $612,800, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for La Quinta houses and the broader area.
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La Quinta, CA is in Riverside County, California — this guide covers houses in La Quinta and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 38,299, with a median household income of $97,628. Census data puts the median value of houses in La Quinta at $612,800.
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Market overview
La Quinta housing market
La Quinta is in Riverside County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in La Quinta and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$612,800
Population (Census ACS)
38,299
Median household income
$97,628
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
La Quinta market snapshot
Population
38,299
County
Riverside County
Median Household Income
$97,628
Median Home Value (city)
$612,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,747/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 La Quinta's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $612,800.
County Price Trend
Riverside County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
La Quinta has an estimated population of 38,299 and a median household income of $97,628, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
La Quinta's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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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Places around La Quinta
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Nearby communities include Vista Santa Rosa, Indian Wells, Indio, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, Coachella, Thermal, Desert Palms, Oasis, Rancho Mirage, Thousand Palms, Mecca, Indio Hills, Cathedral City, Sky Valley, Palm Springs.
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Nearby city · ~4.8 mi
Indio market data
Nearby city · ~6.3 mi
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Nearby city · ~6.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~8.1 mi
Coachella market data
Nearby city · ~8.2 mi
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Nearby city · ~8.4 mi
Desert Palms market data
Nearby city · ~9.3 mi
Oasis market data
Nearby city · ~11.9 mi
Rancho Mirage market data
Nearby city · ~12.1 mi
Thousand Palms market data
Nearby city · ~12.5 mi
Mecca market data
Nearby city · ~13.0 mi
Indio Hills market data
Nearby city · ~13.6 mi
Cathedral City market data
Nearby city · ~17.0 mi
Sky Valley market data
Nearby city · ~17.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~18.6 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Borrego Springs (~28.4 mi), Joshua Tree (~33.1 mi), Morongo Valley (~33.8 mi), Yucca Valley (~34.0 mi), Twentynine Palms (~36.7 mi), Julian (~43.5 mi), Homestead Valley (~44.0 mi), Oak Glen (~47.9 mi), Pala (~49.6 mi), Valley Center (~51.4 mi), Big Bear City (~51.5 mi), Yucaipa (~51.5 mi), Rainbow (~52.4 mi), San Diego Country Estates (~53.0 mi), Ramona (~54.1 mi), Mount Laguna (~54.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
La Quinta data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
38,299
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$612,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$97,628
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,747
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)
35.29 sq mi
Census GEOID
0640354
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch ↗
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D.R. Horton · La Quinta, California · ~2.6 mi · from $648,490
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Local life
Life in La Quinta
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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Common questions
La Quinta FAQ
What are houses worth in La Quinta, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in La Quinta at $612,800.
How much do houses cost in La Quinta, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in La Quinta, Census ACS data shows a median value of $612,800. Active listing prices in Riverside County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in La Quinta, CA?
La Quinta 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 La Quinta, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Quinta's population at approximately 38,299.
What's the median rent in La Quinta, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in La Quinta at approximately $1,747 per month.
What is the median household income in La Quinta, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in La Quinta at approximately $97,628.
Is the La Quinta housing market growing?
Riverside County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.32% annual change in 2025.
Is La Quinta, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts La Quinta's median home value at about 6.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 La Quinta, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Corona-Norco Unified for many La Quinta addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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