Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) A+
Cafe Europa
Coffee Shop
Palm Springs Koffi
Coffee Shop
Juniper Table
Coffee Shop
Coffe Bean and Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ernest Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Koffi
Coffee Shop
L'Atelier Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ristretto for Coffee Lovers
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Townie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Koffi South
Coffee Shop
PSP Coffee House
Coffee Shop
log-on internet cafe
Coffee Shop
Chef Tanya's Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (28) A+
Palm Canyon Theatre
Theatre Arts
Desert Art Center Gallery & Classes
Theatre Arts
Palm Springs Art Museum
Museum
Annenberg Theater
Theatre Arts
Plaza Theater
Theatre Arts
Blame It On Midnight Nightclub
Nightclub
Oasis Gallery
Art Gallery
Stewart Galleries
Art Gallery
Regal Cinema Palm Springs Stadium 9
Cinema
Hunters Nightclub
Nightclub
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Museum
Palm Springs Historical Society
Museum
Ruddy's General Store
Museum
Cornelia White House
Museum
Frank Sinatra House
Attraction
McCallum Adobe
Museum
Frey House II
Museum
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center
Museum
Gallery 446
Art Gallery
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
Attraction
Camelot Theatres
Cinema
Palm Springs Air Museum
Museum
Park Imperial South House
Attraction
Smoke Tree Ranch
Attraction
Food and Drink (55) A+
On The Mark
Deli
Hoodoo
Bar
The Tonga Hut
Bar
Hair Of The Dog
Bar
Desert Fox Bar
Bar
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
Bar
stout
Bar
Lolli & Pops
Sweets
Lappert's Ice Cream
Sweets
Bootlegger Tiki
Bar
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
See's Candies
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Tyler's Burgers
Fast Food
Great Shakes
Fast Food
Street Bar
Bar
Eddie's Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Palm Springs Fudge
Sweets
Spurline
Bar
Chill Bar
Bar
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Moxie
Bar
BevMo!
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Ice Cream & Shop(pe)
Sweets
Fitness (4) F
Urban Yoga Center
Gym
Leisure Center and Pavilion
Community Centre
Demuth Community Center
Community Centre
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (12) F
On The Mark
Cheese
Peninsula Pastries
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Nature's Health Food and Cafe
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Coco's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Villa Bakery
Bakery
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Frances Stevens Park
Park
Jackie Lee Houston Plaza
Park
Ruth Hardy Park
Park
The Wellness Park
Park
Baristo Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Victoria Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Desert Highland Park
Park
Demuth Park
Park
Agua Caliente Park
Park
Shops (43) A+
The Jewelry Vault & Loan
Fashion
I Found
Clothing
Marianne of Palm Springs
Clothing
Destination PSP
Gift Shop
Tommy Bahama
Clothing
Blonde
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Lush Couture
Clothing
Memento Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Flawless imperfections
Beauty
Birkenstock
Shoes
PS Trading
Gift Shop
The Vineyard Shopping Center
Mall
Shoe La La
Shoes
Canyon Beachwear
Clothing
The Bradford W. Bates Vault Store
Gift Shop
Valley Exchanges
Fashion
Nicki A's Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Snack Shop
Convenience Store
Palm Springs Cyclery
Bicycle
RadioShack
Electronics
Arco
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Larry's Deli
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Palm Springs.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations
A+
Indian Cyn at Tamarisk
Bus Stop
Palm Springs, CA (PSS);Indian & Andreas (Casino);Indian Canyon at Andreas
Bus Stop
Palm Cyn at Hermosa Pl
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Calle Encilia
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Calle Encilia
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Calle El Segundo
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Calle El Segundo
Bus Stop
Indian Canyon & Tachevah (Hospital)
Bus Stop
Palm Springs Downtown
Bus Stop
Palm Springs - Desert Regional Medical Center
Bus Stop
Palm Cyn at Vereda Del Sur
Bus Stop
Calle Encilia at Arenas
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Avn Caballeros
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Avn Caballeros
Bus Stop
Indian Cyn at Camino Monte Vista
Bus Stop
Palm Cyn at Stevens
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Hermosa
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon at Hermosa
Bus Stop
Indian Canyon @ Ramon
Bus Stop
Ramon @ Indian Canyon
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon & Sunrise Way
Bus Stop
Tahquitz Canyon & Sunrise Way
Bus Stop
S Palm Cyn at Sunny Dunes
Bus Stop
Indian Cyn at Via Escuela
Bus Stop
Palm Cyn at Via Escuela
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Palm Springs is 134/100 - which is 4% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Palm Springs crime rates are 5,655 per 100k, which is 99% higher than California
Property Crime
4,956 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
699 crimes per 100k
F
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employment C

The median income in Palm Springs is $57,916 - which is 9% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$57,916
D
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
D
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health F

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Palm Springs Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Dreams Fertility
Clinic
Desert Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Eisenhower Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Palm Springs Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Palm Springs Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Palm Springs Fire Department Station #4
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Palm Springs home prices are $398,100 - which is 3% lower than California
Home Price
$398,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A+
Home Affordability
6.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Palm Springs graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
44%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (13) C-
Creative Beginnings Montessori-Elementary
Virtual Pre
Katherine Finchy Elementary
Raymond Cree Middle
Desert Chapel Christian School
Cahuilla Elementary
Desert Learning Academy
Vista Del Monte Elementary
St Theresa Elementary School
Kiddie Kollege
Montessori School Of Palm Springs
Cielo Vista Charter
Agua Caliente Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Desert Chapel Christian School
Desert Learning Academy
Palm Springs High
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ratings C-

Palm Springs has an overall rating of 60% from 28 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (25)
From AreaVibes
C+
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  • Palm Springs has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Palm Springs crime rates are 99% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Palm Springs is 4% lower than the California average
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Palm Springs Review 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 19, 2019) Palm Springs is always crowded and the streets are always full of traffic from the morning to the night. There are homeless drug addicts everywhere in Palm Springs and long lines in each store I go to. There are a lot of rude people everywhere. There is a guy in a blue shirt with ...Read More glasses and he is being extremely rude and prejudice towards people he walk up to for no reason. No one should be treated like that. Palm Springs is one of the worst cities to live in. Do not go to Palm Springs. Read Less
Palm Springs Hot 3 rating By Shana ( Mar 12, 2016) I lived in Palm Spring twice, both times for less than a year. The weather is much hotter than Area Vibes says it is and feels hotter than the Arizona desert to me and is very windy. Palm Springs has lost it's shine and many have moved to Palm Desert due to the crime. It's really ...Read More sad but there are so many homeless drug addicts and a serious meth problem in this area. There is a sense of community especially due to the gay population but some serious social problems need to be addressed. It is only a 2 hour drive to the coast yet feels so far from a big city and with gas almost $4.00 a gallon I went less than I would of liked to. The cost of rent is better than the coast but the wages are less so it equals out. Read Less
My Time In Palm Springs, CA 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I live in Palm Springs for several months of the year. I have gone to Palm Springs for many winters. I prefer the winter season in Palm Springs so that I can enjoy the warmth and sunshine. I am located in Rochester, New York where winter is long, very cold and gray. It is so cold ...Read More in Rochester that your very bones freeze and the sun does not shine for months at a time. The major attraction of Palm Springs for me is the climate.

There are many more attractions that are appealing in Palm Springs, and the attractions are all outdoor. I am a hiker. I really enjoy taking long hikes through the desert. One word of caution and that is to take water when you are hiking. In fact, Palm Springs is a desert climate and it is a good idea to take water with you wherever you go. Palm Springs is great for spas and swimming or other activities that are enjoyable in the sun. Some resident enjoy playing golf. I have been told that the golfing in Palm Springs surpasses all. I do not golf so I have to take their word for it. The only thing that I can guarantee is that every day is a golf day because every day is warm and sunny. Palm Springs is great because the sunshine mood enhancing and that is the major attraction for me.

There are things to do in the evening, but the activities are not stellar. If you want the best of theater and museum, I would not recommend Palm Springs because it pales by comparison to the major capitals of this country and other countries. Shopping is limited as well. If you need a pair of short, then shopping is fine. But for the runway elegance coming out of Milan, you will find Palm Springs lacking. While not the finest cuisine, the restaurants are fine for a meal. Read Less
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My Time In Palm Springs, CA 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I live in Palm Springs for several months of the year. I have gone to Palm Springs for many winters. I prefer the winter season in Palm Springs so that I can enjoy the warmth and sunshine. I am located in Rochester, New York where winter is long, very cold and gray. It is so cold ...Read More in Rochester that your very bones freeze and the sun does not shine for months at a time. The major attraction of Palm Springs for me is the climate.

There are many more attractions that are appealing in Palm Springs, and the attractions are all outdoor. I am a hiker. I really enjoy taking long hikes through the desert. One word of caution and that is to take water when you are hiking. In fact, Palm Springs is a desert climate and it is a good idea to take water with you wherever you go. Palm Springs is great for spas and swimming or other activities that are enjoyable in the sun. Some resident enjoy playing golf. I have been told that the golfing in Palm Springs surpasses all. I do not golf so I have to take their word for it. The only thing that I can guarantee is that every day is a golf day because every day is warm and sunny. Palm Springs is great because the sunshine mood enhancing and that is the major attraction for me.

There are things to do in the evening, but the activities are not stellar. If you want the best of theater and museum, I would not recommend Palm Springs because it pales by comparison to the major capitals of this country and other countries. Shopping is limited as well. If you need a pair of short, then shopping is fine. But for the runway elegance coming out of Milan, you will find Palm Springs lacking. While not the finest cuisine, the restaurants are fine for a meal. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Palm Springs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Frances Stevens Park
      Jackie Lee Houston Plaza
      Ruth Hardy Park
      The Wellness Park
      Baristo Park
      Sunrise Park
      Victoria Park
      Gateway Park

      Entertainment

      Palm Canyon Theatre
      Desert Art Center Gallery & Classes
      Palm Springs Art Museum
      Annenberg Theater
      Plaza Theater
      Blame It On Midnight Nightclub
      Oasis Gallery
      Stewart Galleries

      Food & Drink

      On The Mark
      Hoodoo
      The Tonga Hut
      Hair Of The Dog
      Desert Fox Bar
      Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
      stout
      Lolli & Pops

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Palm Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Palm Springs.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Palm Springs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Desert Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Eisenhower Health Center