Indio CA is a city that is located in Riverside County, California, United States. As a part of the Greater Palm Springs Area it is a distance (as the crow flies) of southeast of the world famous Palm Springs Resort, 77 miles East of Riverside, CA and 124 miles in the East of Los Angeles, California.
Today, the nickname of this beautiful city is the ‘City of Festivals’. It was rightly given this name due to the abundance of festivals that occur in the area all year round, of which the most notable is Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
The name Indio is Spanish for “Indian,” a nod to the Cahuilla people who lived in the area long before the city was founded. Indio grew as a railroad stop in the late 1800s and later became a center for date farming, which is why date groves still surround the city today.
Indio Quick Facts
Population (est.): 89,000+ (2020 Census)
Avg. Temp.: 75.8°F or 24.3°C
Number of Parks: 20
Number of Golf Courses: 13+
Median Age (est.): 35.4
Avg. Income (est.): $49,500(+/-)
Indio CA offers one of the widest ranges of homes in the Coachella Valley. Buyers can choose from newer subdivisions in North Indio, established neighborhoods near downtown, and gated golf communities like Indian Palms and Terra Lago. Many homes include pools, covered patios, and solar panels to handle the summer heat.
Prices in Indio are often lower than in Palm Desert or La Quinta, which makes the city popular with first-time buyers, growing families, and people relocating from Los Angeles and Orange County. Seasonal residents also buy here for easy access to the festival grounds and nearby golf.
Daily life in Indio is close to everything. The downtown area has local restaurants, shops, and murals that celebrate the city’s history. Interstate 10 runs through the city, so Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and the rest of the valley are an easy drive.
Each February, the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival brings rides, food, and live events to Indio, adding to the festival season that already includes Coachella and Stagecoach in the spring.
Wilder Perez has an office on Oasis Street in Indio and more than 22 years of experience helping clients buy and sell homes in the area. Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, call (760) 483-3479 for a free consultation.
