Coachella, California

Quick Statistics

Coachella is a community in Riverside County, California, home to about 43,307 people spread across 29.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,034 a year, and a typical home is worth about $367,600. About 10.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.

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43,307
Total Population
▲ up 6% since 2012
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29.92 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,034
Median Personal Income
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$367,600
Median Home Value
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10.8%
College Educated
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91.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 14.7 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Coachella ranks number 214 of 1,570 in population, number 989 in median household income, number 999 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Coachella typically top out near 106°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Coachella
# Town Distance Population
1.Thermal, CA4.5 mi.1,800
2.Indio, CA6.0 mi.91,950
3.Vista Santa Rosa, CA6.1 mi.2,333
4.La Quinta, CA8.2 mi.38,707
5.Bermuda Dunes, CA9.1 mi.7,971
6.Mecca, CA9.1 mi.7,184
7.Indian Wells, CA10.7 mi.4,871
8.Desert Palms, CA10.8 mi.6,579
Frequently Asked Questions About Coachella

What is the population of Coachella, California?
Coachella has a population of about 43,307 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Coachella, California in?
Coachella is located in Riverside County, California.

What is the median home value in Coachella, California?
The median home value in Coachella is about $367,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Coachella, California?
The median personal income in Coachella is about $32,034 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Coachella, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Riverside County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Coachella, California?
Typical July highs run about 106 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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