Indian Wells

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Indian Wells, CA

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Luxuriate in charms of this tranquil resort town

Suburban Luxurious Idyllic Family-Friendly Mountain Views Scenic Peaceful Upscale Laidback

Located in the Coachella Valley, Indian Wells is a resort-style community nestled between Palm Desert and La Quinta. Indian Wells hosts the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden every year in addition to community events like the Indian Wells Art Festival, Desert Town Hall, Spectrum Wells Art Show, and the Coachella Valley Italian Festival.

Indian Wells residents have the opportunity to unwind in relaxing spas, practice their golf swings at a variety of courses, take a hot air balloon ride, and visit the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Options for outdoor recreation abound at nearby Mount San Jacinto State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Getting around from Indian Wells is easy with access to Route 111 and I-10 as well as Palm Springs International Airport.

Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Gerald R. Ford Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

603 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
  • Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
  • Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

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Airports

  • Palm Springs International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.