What are the schools like in Indio Hills, CA?

School district data for Indio Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Indio Hills?

The median household income in Indio Hills, CA is $48,601 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.7%.

What is the weather like in Indio Hills, CA?

Indio Hills has an average high temperature of 70.3°F in January and 105.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.9 inches.

Indio Hills, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Indio Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Indio Hills's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Indio Hills is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $321,100 and the median rent is $1,583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Indio Hills, CA?

Indio Hills has a violent crime rate of 293.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1825.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Indio Hills, CA a Good Place to Live?

Indio Hills is a small town of 605 in California, with a median household income of $48,601 and a 30.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Indio Hills's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Indio Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Indio Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Indio Hills's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Indio Hills costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Indio Hills, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$321,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,601	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Indio Hills's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

293.7 /100k

Property Crime

1825.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Indio Hills, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	51.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Indio Hills sees average highs of 70.3°F in January and 105.8°F in July, with 2.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Indio Hills, CA
Average High — January	70.3°F
Average High — July	105.8°F
Annual Precipitation	2.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Indio Hills, CA	National Avg
Population	605	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Indio Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indio Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Indio Hills's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Indio Hills roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $321,100 and median rent is $1,583/month.

What is the crime rate in Indio Hills, CA?

Indio Hills's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1825.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Indio Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Indio Hills, CA a good place to live?

Indio Hills, CA has a population of 605, a median household income of $48,601, and an unemployment rate of 30.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Indio Hills?

Indio Hills averages 70.3°F in January and 105.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 2.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Indio Hills?

The population of Indio Hills, California is 605 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Indio Hills?

Key numbers for living in Indio Hills: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $321,100, median household income $48,601, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Indio Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.