Cathedral City, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,312 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2125.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.58% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,886 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cathedral City declined by 0.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 46,089 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cathedral City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,163 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.48% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cathedral City is about 28% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $429,126 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,538 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cathedral City is about 23.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,538 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cathedral City spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,674 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 36,086 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,867 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cathedral City is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cathedral City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Cathedral City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cathedral City | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cathedral City, California.
What is the population of Cathedral City, California?
The population of Cathedral City, California is 48,312, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cathedral City, California?
The population density of Cathedral City, California is 2125.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cathedral City, California?
The median household income in Cathedral City, California is $69,163, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cathedral City, California?
The median home price in Cathedral City, California is $429,126, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cathedral City, California?
The unemployment rate in Cathedral City, California is 6.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.