PALM SPRINGS POPULATION INFORMATION

In 1995 there were approximately 200,000 people living in this land of Paradise. In 2006 the population had grown to over 330,00, and it is expected to double that figure by 2010.  One of the attractions to the desert, in addition to enjoying summer all winter long, is the deserts proximity to other areas.

Residents and visitors can be skiing in just 1.5 hours from the desert floor in the Big Bear Mountains. Or they can visit Lake Arrowhead, a beautiful village, oftentimes referred as "The Alps of Southern California," which is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains. The beautiful Pacific Ocean and its many well-known towns that hug the coastal line are only a two hour drive from the desert. Las Vegas and Phoenix are also a four hour drive from the desert.

The desert offers "Big City" amenities in a "Small City" atmosphere. Many of those who have moved to this "land of paradise," have moved here to escape the smog and the traffic which is so much a part of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. Many "snowbirds," from all over the United States, Canada and Europe have also discovered the desert, and they make this their "winter home."  In spite of the population doubling at this time, the cities and the County of Riverside have worked diligently to be a "step ahead" of the infrastructure, to ensure residents of ample roads and highways, so as not to create the traffic jams so prevalent in other areas of California.

Population Increase in 2006 as compared to 2000:

A most exciting recent addition to the Valley is the new California State University, San Bernardino-located centrally on the Palm Desert campus, and the University of California, Riverside's Richard J. Heckmann International Center for Entrepreneurial Management's campus.  College students, as well as adults, have only a few miles to travel to meet many of their educational needs. Due to these extensions, many businesses are now flocking to this area as well.