Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Indio
Indio, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,407
Population
99,132
Renter Mix
33% Rent
The festival capital of the southwest always has something going on.
Events
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Festivals
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Outdoors
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Nature
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Desert
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Indio earns its nickname, the City of Festivals, hosting not only the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival but year-round events that keep the calendar full. Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley amid the Colorado Desert, this Southern California city offers sun-soaked living with genuine character. Old Town Indio features walkable dining, shops, and community events, while La Quinta and Palm Desert sit just minutes away. Joshua Tree National Park and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are close enough for weekend escapes, making outdoor adventure part of daily life. The annual Stagecoach Festival brings country music fans to the same polo grounds that host Coachella each spring.
Indio's rental market offers everything from gated communities with resort-style pools to spacious townhomes and single-story homes that embrace the desert setting. Whether you need a cozy studio or multi-bedroom layout, you'll find options without the premium pricing of neighboring Coachella Valley cities.
Explore the City
This unique castle sits on the Indio Fairgrounds.
Miles Ave Park is a lush park with a walkway through the trees.
This historical date palm water tower sits at the Coachella Valley History Museum.
Find serenity in Indio's scenic beauty.
The Coachella music festival is held at The Empire Polo Club in Indio.
Residents of Indio enjoy evening events at the Indio Civic Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,108
Average: $83,893
Education
19,332
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
44,000
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Indio has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Indio, CA is $925 for a studio, $1,407 for one bedroom, $1,704 for two bedrooms, and $2,538 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Indio has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,407/month
667 Sq Ft
House
$8,410/month
2,298 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,739/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Indio, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies
Public
Grades K-5
748 Students
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Public
Grades K-5
592 Students
Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
Richard R. Oliphant Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
568 Students
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
962 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,650 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,962 Students
Amistad High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
69 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.