City of Palm Desert
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| Palm Desert Facts | Incorporated: 1973 |
| Area: 26.96 square miles | Elevation: 243 feet above sea level |
| Permanent Residents: 50,417 | Seasonal Residents: 32,000 |
| Mean Temperature: 73.1 Fahrenheit | Average Sunshine: 350 days per year |
| Average Rainfall: 3.38 inches | Average Winds: 4 mph |
| Housing and Economic Data | Median Home Price: $264,000 |
| Housing Units: 34,329 | Housing Unit Building Permits: 537 units |
| Taxable Sales: $1.5 billion | Employment within City boundary: 37,603 jobs |
| Unemployment Rate: 8.4% | Median Household Income: $51,999 |