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Coachella, California

city · Riverside County

At a glance

43,307
Population
$367,600
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$432,865
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,144/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$68,596
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
23.2 min
Average commute
92.9%
Homes with broadband
51.18%
Locations with fiber available
9.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities3% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost24% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
CET-Coachella Certificates
Nearest 4-year college63 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates55.5%
College graduates7.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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