Apartments for rent in Thousand Palms, CA

The small town of Thousand Palms, California is home to approximately 7,000 people. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (26%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 45, is older than most cities in California. Just 30% of residents rent in Thousand Palms, as the majority own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,211 per month, which is substantially less than the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Thousand Palms's commute time outperforms the California average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (31%) drive their car to work, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

Thousand Palms has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (25%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are two primary industries in Thousand Palms: retail and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 11% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in construction, making it the top field in the town. Thousand Palms workers earn an average annual income of about $52K, less than the average California resident. Thousand Palms's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.