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Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States, within the Colorado Desert's Coachella Valley. The city covers approximately 94 square miles (240 km2), making it the largest city in Riverside County by land area. With multiple plots in checkerboard pattern, more than 10% of the city is part of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians reservation land. It is the administrative capital of the most populated reservation in California.

The population of Palm Springs was 44,575 as of the 2020 census, but because Palm Springs is a retirement location and a winter snowbird destination, the city's population triples between November and March. The town is noted for its mid-century modern architecture, design elements, arts and cultural scene, and recreational activities.

Palm Springs is located in the Sonoran Desert. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 95.0 square miles (246 km2), of which 94.1 square miles (244 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (1%) is water. In the Coachella Valley desert region, Palm Springs is sheltered by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, the San Jacinto Mountains to the west, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the east.

The first humans to settle in the area were the Cahuilla people, who arrived 2,000 years ago. Cahuilla Indians lived here in isolation from other cultures for hundreds of years before European contact. They spoke Ivilyuat, which is a Uto-Aztecan language.

Numerous prominent and powerful Cahuilla leaders were from the area, including Cahuilla Lion (Chief Juan Antonio). Palm Canyon was occupied during the winter months, but they often moved to cooler Chino Canyon during the summer months.

Palm Springs gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Palm Springs’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include EōS Fitness, Steel Gym, and Spa at Séc-he Palm Springs. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Palm Springs, such as the Earl Henderson Trail and the Dunn Road. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Palm Springs, CA are Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Moorten Botanical Garden, and Palm Springs Air Museum. 

Population: 45,453 (2024). ZIP code: 92262. Area codes: 442, 760. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Area: 95.0 square miles (246 km2).

FAQs

Is Palm Springs, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Palm Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Palm Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Palm Springs and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Palm Springs are above average.

What is the crime rate in Palm Springs, CA?

With a crime rate of 57 per one thousand residents, Palm Springs has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 18. Within California, more than 98% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Palm Springs.

Is Palm Springs, CA expensive?

The cost of living in Palm Springs, CA is 13% lower than the state average and 20% higher than the national average. Palm Springs, CA housing is 44% more expensive than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 7% pricier. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 12% more in Palm Springs, CA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 12% more.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Palm Springs

Riverside County

Palm Springs’s Recreation and Community Services Department

EōS Fitness

Steel Gym 

Spa at Séc-he Palm Springs

Earl Henderson Trail 

Dunn Road

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Moorten Botanical Garden

Palm Springs Air Museum

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Rentcafe

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