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Living in La Quinta
Located in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, La Quinta is a resort-style city characterized by its hot weather and professional golf courses. With plenty of local…
Located in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, La Quinta is a resort-style city characterized by its hot weather and professional golf courses. With plenty of local shopping and dining, as well as abundant amenities, La Quinta 55+ communities are popular with active adults.
Climate & Geography
Originally designed as a part-time resort town, La Quinta has warm weather throughout the year. Summers are hot and long, winters are warm and pleasant, and there is very little precipitation. Residents can expect a dry, arid climate with around 296 days of sun a year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
La Quinta has plenty to offer residents seeking outdoor recreation and entertainment. Hiking in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains to the west is popular, as is fishing and boating at Lake Cahuilla. The five championship courses at PGA West and La Quinta Resort & Club are among the most popular golf courses in the city, but there are also numerous other courses in the region.
Old Town La Quinta, an outdoor dining and shopping village, is the number one destination for local boutiques and eateries. Other community amenities include a weekend farmers market and local history museum.
Residents seeking hundreds of high-end shopping and designer stores can head to the malls at Palm Desert, which is under a half-hour away. Popular Palm Springs is under an hour away as well.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Like most of California, the cost of living in La Quinta is above the national average because of high housing and transportation costs. Groceries and utilities also hover just above the national average, while health care is well below. These costs are typical of the state.
California does not tax Social Security benefits, but it does fully tax all other forms of retirement income. In addition, the state’s sales taxes are the highest in the country. Property taxes, on the other hand, are relatively low and the state offers a homeowners' exemption.
Health Care
California ranks in the top 14 states on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Though there are no hospitals in La Quinta, there are three nearby hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News. These include John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, and Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in La Quinta, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in La Quinta has 37 homes, the largest has 6000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1856 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in La Quinta. The most recent communities started in La Quinta include Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch, Watercolors, Trilogy at La Quinta. There are also 2 communities in La Quinta that offer new construction homes, including Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch, PGA West.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in La Quinta. All 4 55+ communities in La Quinta are gated. For instance, Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch is a gated communities with 37 homes, and Trilogy at La Quinta is another gated communities with 1238 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in La Quinta stay on the market for around 294 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,201,283, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch average around $2,846,867, while homes in Trilogy at La Quinta average around $676,033.
8 communities near La Quinta
257 homes near La Quinta
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in La Quinta, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in La Quinta has 37 homes, the largest has 6000 homes, and the average communities consists of 1856 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in La Quinta. The most recent communities started in La Quinta include Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch, Watercolors, Trilogy at La Quinta. There are also 2 communities in La Quinta that offer new construction homes, including Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch, PGA West.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in La Quinta. All 4 55+ communities in La Quinta are gated. For instance, Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch is a gated communities with 37 homes, and Trilogy at La Quinta is another gated communities with 1238 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in La Quinta stay on the market for around 294 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $1,201,283, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch average around $2,846,867, while homes in Trilogy at La Quinta average around $676,033.
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