Coachella, California Income Statistics
Coachella Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Coachella Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Coachella | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,516 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $39,582 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 8.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 3.2% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.2% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Coachella is about 33% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Coachella (8.7%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 3% of adults in Coachella earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Coachella, California grew by 62.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $66,516 in 2024. That's an average of about 8.7% per year.
Coachella has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2023, at 17% lower. The gap has narrowed from 20% in 2009 to 17% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Coachella
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,783 households (30.3% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 25.9% of households in Coachella had an income under $35,000 and 12.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Coachella has a larger share of households earning $25,000 to $34,999 (10.8% vs 6.7%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 234 | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 453 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,196 | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,354 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,495 | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,338 | 18.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,638 | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,200 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 934 | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 648 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 12,490 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,089 residents (3.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 3.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 18.5% of Coachella residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 30.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 6.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Coachella has a larger share of residents with no personal income (18.5% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (3.2% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,403 | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,582 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,876 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,155 | 14.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,260 | 15.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,360 | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,601 | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,218 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,089 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 34,543 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 18.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Coachella
| Metric | Coachella | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.511 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $45,274 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $38,920 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 14.0% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Coachella, it is 0.511, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 16% more than women's income in Coachella, California. Over a 35-year career, a 16% wage gap accumulates to roughly $222,390 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Coachella, California has narrowed from about 20% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 1% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $765 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Coachella | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 2.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,213 people are unemployed in Coachella, California.
The average commute time in Coachella is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Coachella, California has fallen from 18.8% to 9.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 20.0% in 2012.
Coachella has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. The gap has narrowed from 10.1 points in 2011 to 4.4 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Coachella, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Coachella, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella, CA | 43,046 | $66,516 #3/3 | 8.7%/yr #1/3 | 9.7% #3/3 | 0.511 #1/3 |
| Indio, CA | 86,533 | $75,278 | 5.9%/yr | 4.9% | 0.551 |
| La Quinta, CA | 35,812 | $98,226 | 4.6%/yr | 6.9% | 0.535 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Coachella, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Coachella, California.
How Rich Is Coachella, California?
Coachella has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $66,516, about 33% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Coachella, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Coachella, California rose 62%, from $40,939 to $66,516. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +62% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Coachella in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Coachella, California was $64,889, up 26% from $51,611 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Coachella in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Coachella, California was $33,487. By 2024 it had risen 99% to $66,516.
How strong is the job market in Coachella, California?
Unemployment in Coachella, California is 9.7%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Coachella, California?
The Gini coefficient in Coachella is 0.511. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Coachella, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Coachella, California has narrowed from about 20% to 14% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 1% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $765 since 2009.
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