The beautiful and diverse City of La Quinta is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Santa Rosa Mountains, in the heart of the Coachella Valley. Incorporated in 1982, La Quinta is recognized for its world- class golf events, thriving arts community and phenomenal growth. La Quinta's extraordinary growth can be attributed to the unparalleled lifestyle that the City offers its residents. The beautiful mountain vistas, abundant recreation opportunities and the variety of available housing have attracted new residents to the City. The expanding population has, in turn, attracted successful commercial growth.

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Population: 41,029
• Median Age: 36.4
• Average Household Income: $65,844
• Median Home Value: $464,515
• Households w/children: 51 percent
• Permanent Residents: 77 percent

MILESTONES

The area’s earliest settlers were thought to be the Cahuilla Indians who celebrated the richness of the land some 2,000 years ago. Traces from their time can be seen from petroglpyhs which are visible today.

At one time La Quinta was blanketed by Ancient Lake Cahuilla which dried up in the 1600s. The shoreline is still visible against the mountains.

In the 19th century, cotton and sugar cane were farmed and cattle were also introduced.
In December 1926, Walter Morgan opened the La Quinta Hotel which was soon to become a sanctuary for the stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era.

In 1982, the City of La Quinta was incorporated.

Growth has been phenomenal as more and more people seek the same extraordinary climate and beauty that attracted the area’s first peace-loving inhabitants.

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