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Sun City Palm Desert Real Estate

Welcome To Sun City Palm Desert, CA!

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Sun City Palm Desert is located in Southern California within Riverside County. It is one of three main communities that make up the greater Meniffee Valley, with the other two communities being Menifee and Quail Valley. Sun City Palm Desert sits on an elevation of 1440 feet. The land area is approximately 7.80 square miles, and the population density is estimated at 2280 people per square mile.

Sun City Palm Desert is only a short distance from many popular areas, including Los Angeles (78mi) and San Diego (75mi). This makes it possible for residents to readily visit these metropolitan areas to experience the arts, culture and shopping offered there, but return to a relatively tranquil home at the end of the day. Southern California is famous for its beaches, and many well known beaches that are only a short drive away, including Newport Beach (72 miles), Huntington Beach (62 mi), and Laguna Beach (72 mi).

With comparable weather to San Diego combined with a lower cost of living than much of the surrounding area, Sun City Palm Desert premier choice for those wishing to retire to Southern California. The population of Sun City Palm Desert has increased 19.49% between 2000 and 2007, and it now stands at about 21,100.

A master-planned community for seniors aged 55 and older, Sun City Palm Desert attracts those seeking active senior community with its 2 public golf courses, 2 recreation centers with tennis courts and swimming pools. With its clean air, breathtaking sunsets, and short distance between many bustling cities and famous beach sites, Sun City Palm Desert is the perfect community to call home!

Census:

Total Population: 21,607
Total Households: 9,623
Average Size of Household: 2.1
Household Income over 150 Million: 192
Races:
White: 94%
Black: 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 19%
Hispanic:14%

Parks & Recreation

Sun City Palm Desert offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Within Riverside County are lakes, rivers, mountains, and desert areas that provide recreation and diverse year-round sports. A short, but pleasant drive into nearby mountain ranges puts you on ski slopes in winter or in gorgeous spots for summer camping, hiking and picnicking. Within 20 miles of Sun City Palm Desert you will find the Box Springs Mountain Regional Park with its sprawling 1,155 acres of hiking and horseback riding; Double Butte County Park which is 600 acres; and Lake Perris State Recreation Area which has swimming, fishing, boating, scuba diving and a museum.

Some popular ski areas near Sun City Palm Desert are Big Bear Mountain, Mount Baldy, Snow Summit and Snow Valley.