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Thousand Palms
City in California, United States
Overview
Thousand Palms is a small, relaxed community in the Coachella Valley, California, set between Palm Springs and Indio. Known for its sunny weather, affordable living, and proximity to beautiful desert preserves, it offers a laid-back lifestyle with easy access to nearby resort towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.82°, -116.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
91
Monthly Cost
$2,920
Local Cost
$1,840
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
96
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
127 mm
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PSP
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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