A quiet desert community with natural beauty and central convenience.
Located just north of Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Thousand Palms is a small but growing community that offers peaceful desert living with convenient access to the greater Coachella Valley. Known for its open spaces, affordability, and proximity to the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, the area is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to nearby cities, shopping, and entertainment.
What to Love
Local Lifestyle
Life in Thousand Palms is calm and down-to-earth, with many residents drawn to its open landscapes and small-town feel. The community offers a slower pace compared to nearby Palm Desert or Palm Springs, but with quick access to all major amenities. Families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts alike appreciate the balance of affordability, space, and convenience.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Thousand Palms offers everyday essentials with local shops, casual eateries, and services along Ramon Road. For a broader dining and entertainment scene, residents head just a few minutes south to Palm Desert, where El Paseo delivers luxury shopping and fine dining, or to Rancho Mirage for resort dining and cinemas. Casinos, golf courses, and cultural venues across the valley are all easily accessible from this central location.
Things to Do
The community’s biggest draw is the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, part of the larger Coachella Valley Preserve system. Here, residents and visitors can hike through lush palm groves, spot desert wildlife, and enjoy the striking contrast between oasis greenery and surrounding desert terrain. Beyond the preserve, nearby golf courses, casinos, and shopping districts provide plenty of recreation. Its location along I-10 also makes Thousand Palms a convenient starting point for exploring the entire valley.
Schools
Thousand Palms is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District, with local schools including Thousand Palms Elementary and close access to middle and high schools in neighboring communities. Private and charter school options are also available in the surrounding areas.
7,662 people live in Thousand Palms, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $31,465. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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