Coachella Valley
La Quinta Real Estate
The Gem of the Desert
About La Quinta
La Quinta — the gem of the desert.
La Quinta combines historic charm, spectacular Santa Rosa Mountain views, and some of the most celebrated golf in America — anchored by the legendary La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West. From Old Town to private clubs, it offers a lifestyle that consistently draws buyers from around the country.
Quick snapshot
Median sale price
$825,000
Population
≈ 40,000
Region
Coachella Valley
Market overview
La Quinta real estate market at a glance
Extraordinary range — Cove homes from mid-$500Ks to $30M estates at the Madison Club. South La Quinta (Tradition, Hideaway, Madison) leads the luxury market.
$825,000
55 – 70 days
≈ $435
Schools in La Quinta
School district
Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
La Quinta is served by DSUSD. La Quinta High School has strong athletics and academics; the city also hosts multiple excellent K-5 options and Horizon School (private / therapeutic).
Notable schools
La Quinta High School
High
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
La Quinta Middle School
Middle
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Elementary
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Truman Elementary
Elementary
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Elementary
7/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
School attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Where to eat, drink, and play in La Quinta
Old Town La Quinta and Highway 111 form the dining core, anchored by historic La Quinta Resort & Club. The city hosts the American Express golf tournament each January and a lively winter-season dining calendar.
Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Classic American
Hog's Breath Inn La Quinta
Clint Eastwood concept · steakhouse
Adobe Grill (La Quinta Resort)
Mexican · historic
Lavender Bistro
Garden patio dining
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
Pizza & craft beer
Fisherman's Market & Grill
Seafood
Things to do in La Quinta
Parks & outdoors
- ·Fritz Burns Park
- ·La Quinta Community Park
- ·SilverRock Park
Shopping
- ·Old Town La Quinta
- ·Highway 111 corridor
- ·La Quinta Resort retail
Landmarks
- ·La Quinta Resort & Club
- ·PGA West Stadium Course
- ·La Quinta Museum
- ·Bear Creek Trail
Things to do
- ·The American Express (PGA Tour event)
- ·Old Town Art Celebration
- ·Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
- ·SilverRock Resort golf
HOA fees & rules in La Quinta
$250 – $1,500+/mo
Typical monthly HOA fee range
What's typically included
- 24/7 guard-gate (gated communities)
- Championship golf access (country-club communities)
- Pool, spa, tennis, fitness centers
- Exterior landscape & common-area maintenance
- Cable & internet in some communities
Rules overview
La Quinta is a gated-community city — PGA West, The Hideaway, Madison Club, Tradition, Rancho La Quinta, etc. Most have active CC&Rs covering architectural review, short-term rentals, and pet/parking rules. STVR rules are tightly enforced citywide.
Find your home
Homes for sale in La Quinta
Neighborhoods
Notable communities in La Quinta
FeaturedLa Quinta
PGA West
The Western Home of Golf in America
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The Palms at La Quinta
Active 55+ retirement community
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The Quarry at La Quinta
A dramatic Tom Fazio course and understated luxury
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The Tradition Golf Club
Arnold Palmer-designed golf and historic hacienda setting
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Topaz
Contemporary single-level homes with mountain views
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Tournament Hills
Established hillside homes near PGA West
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Verano
A Rancho La Quinta enclave with resort amenities
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Versailles
Gated single-family living in central La Quinta
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Victoria Falls
Gated La Quinta community with mountain backdrop
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Village at the Palms
Charming village-style homes in La Quinta
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Villas of La Quinta
Low-maintenance villa living near La Quinta amenities
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Vista Dunes Courtyard Homes
Affordable courtyard homes in La Quinta
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Watercolors
Contemporary gated living in La Quinta
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Waterford
Gated community with lakes and mountain views
Local expertise
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Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, or selling a long-held property, we'll share what we know — market nuances, neighborhoods to watch, and how to win in today's market.
