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ZIP 92253

Pop. 38,666·Riverside County·135th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,744/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,779
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92253 · $3,744
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,750
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,280
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$44,928/yr
At $3,744/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyRiverside County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (9.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92253 (La Quinta, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,666
Median income
$99,277
Median age
53.4
Renters
24.2%
Age distribution
16.5%
15.4%
19.9%
16.5%
31.7%
Under 1816.5%
18–3415.4%
35–5419.9%
55–6416.5%
65+31.7%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
58.9%
36.6%
White58.9%
Black1.5%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian4.3%
Education (25+)
21.3%
31.3%
40.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
75.8%
24.2%
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92253 in La Quinta, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,394 → $3,744
up 56.4%
Income
$83,348 → $99,277
up 19.1%
Population
37,814 → 38,666
up 2.3%
Renter share
27.2% → 24.2%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 40.1%
+5.0 pts
Median age
49.7 → 53.4
+3.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92253 in La Quinta, CA has climbed from $2,394 to $3,744, a 56.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $83,348 to $99,277 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 37,814 residents to roughly 38,666. Renters now make up 24.2% of households, compared with 27.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.1% of adults here, versus 35.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92253 in La Quinta, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92253 covers La Quinta, CA. The median rent here is $3,744/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($99,277/yr), ZIP 92253 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92253?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92253 (La Quinta, CA) is $3,744. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92253 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92253's median rent of $3,744/mo is $1,779 (91%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92253 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92253 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #135 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,744/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92253?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $150,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,744/mo in ZIP 92253. The local median household income is $99,277/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92253?

Rent in ZIP 92253 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92253 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92253 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,744/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($99,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92253 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92253 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of ZIP 92253 households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92253 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92253 compare to the rest of La Quinta?

ZIP 92253 sits right at the La Quinta citywide median of $3,744/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92253 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92253 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $3,744/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 92253's median household income ($99,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92253 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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