Coachella Valley
Thousand Palms Real Estate
Palm oases and the wild heart of the Valley
About Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms — palm oases and the wild heart of the valley.
Thousand Palms is the gateway to the Coachella Valley Preserve — a 20,000-acre wild palm oasis fed by the San Andreas Fault. Quiet, affordable, and minutes from Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, it attracts buyers who want space, nature, and easy access to the Valley's amenities.
Quick snapshot
Median sale price
$445,000
Population
≈ 7,700
Region
Coachella Valley
Market overview
Thousand Palms real estate market at a glance
Best for buyers wanting central Valley access plus space — larger lots and equestrian property are plentiful.
$445,000
55 – 70 days
≈ $270
Schools in Thousand Palms
School district
Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD)
Thousand Palms is served by PSUSD. Students typically attend Della S. Lindsey Elementary, Coffman Middle, and Cathedral City High School.
Notable schools
Della S. Lindsey Elementary
Elementary
5/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Middle
5/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
Cathedral City High School
High
6/10 GreatSchools rating (typical)
School attendance boundaries can change — always verify the current assignment for any specific address.
Where to eat, drink, and play in Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms is primarily residential with minimal nightlife — the nearest dining and entertainment scene is 5 – 10 minutes away in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert.
Xavier College Prep dining (community events)
Community
Nearby: The River at Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage (10 min)
Things to do in Thousand Palms
Parks & outdoors
- ·Coachella Valley Preserve
- ·Thousand Palms Community Center
Shopping
- ·Nearby Walmart / Stater Bros. on Ramon Rd
- ·Rancho Mirage / Palm Desert 10 min
Landmarks
- ·Coachella Valley Preserve palm oasis
- ·McCallum Pond
- ·Xavier College Preparatory High School
Things to do
- ·Palm oasis hiking trails
- ·Horseback riding at local equestrian centers
- ·Birdwatching in the Preserve
HOA fees & rules in Thousand Palms
$0 – $400/mo
Typical monthly HOA fee range
What's typically included
- Common-area landscape in newer builds
- Gate & patrol (in gated communities)
Rules overview
Most Thousand Palms neighborhoods are non-HOA or have low dues. Some gated enclaves and rural ranch subdivisions carry modest HOA fees. Larger acreage parcels are common and have their own CC&Rs.
Find your home
Homes for sale in Thousand Palms
Neighborhoods
Notable communities in Thousand Palms
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