La Quinta, California Income Statistics
La Quinta Wealth Score
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B
La Quinta Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | La Quinta | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,226 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $65,213 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 22.1% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 21.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in La Quinta is about 1% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in La Quinta (4.6%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 22% of adults in La Quinta earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in La Quinta, California grew by 44.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $98,226 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.6% per year.
La Quinta has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2020, at 9.6% higher. The gap has narrowed from 33% in 2009 to 22% in 2024.
Income Distribution in La Quinta
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 7,262 households (49.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.9% of households in La Quinta had an income under $35,000 and 33.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., La Quinta has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (21.0% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (4.1% vs 6.4%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 501 | 3.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 282 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 604 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 823 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,368 | 9.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,067 | 14.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,883 | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,335 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,818 | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 3,109 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 14,791 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 6,822 residents (22.1% 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 24.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.7% of La Quinta residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 28.9% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., La Quinta has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (22.1% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (7.9% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,298 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,438 | 7.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,165 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,280 | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,806 | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,935 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,006 | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,103 | 6.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,822 | 22.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 30,853 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 10.7% 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 La Quinta
| Metric | La Quinta | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.535 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $79,050 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $73,605 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 6.9% | 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 La Quinta, it is 0.535, 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 7% more than women's income in La Quinta, California. Over a 35-year career, a 7% wage gap accumulates to roughly $190,575 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in La Quinta, California has narrowed from about 23% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,631 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | La Quinta | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 17.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,119 people are unemployed in La Quinta, California.
The average commute time in La Quinta is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in La Quinta, California has risen from 6.6% to 6.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.6% in 2015.
La Quinta started 2.1 points below the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2013, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 1.7 points higher.
La Quinta, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How La Quinta, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta, CA | 35,812 | $98,226 #1/3 | 4.6%/yr #3/3 | 6.9% #3/3 | 0.535 #1/3 |
| Indio, CA | 86,533 | $75,278 | 5.9%/yr | 4.9% | 0.551 |
| Palm Desert, CA | 47,249 | $82,219 | 5.1%/yr | 6.3% | 0.539 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, La Quinta, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in La Quinta, California.
How Rich Is La Quinta, California?
La Quinta has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $98,226, about 1% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in La Quinta, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in La Quinta, California rose 45%, from $67,843 to $98,226. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +45% against +64%.
What was the median household income in La Quinta in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in La Quinta, California was $95,917, up 5% from $91,591 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in La Quinta in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in La Quinta, California was $71,046. By 2024 it had risen 38% to $98,226.
What is the Gini coefficient in La Quinta, California?
The Gini coefficient in La Quinta is 0.535. 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 La Quinta, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in La Quinta, California has narrowed from about 23% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,631 since 2009.
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