Thermal, CA

Population
1,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
-120 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$187,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$986/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Thermal sits in the southeastern end of the Coachella Valley, just south of Coachella and Indio and a short drive north of the Salton Sea. It is a quiet, rural community surrounded by date palm groves, agricultural fields, and open desert skies. Two-lane roads link neighborhood houses and family farms, making it a peaceful, spread-out place to live with plenty of room to breathe.

The area also attracts visitors from all over for equestrian events and motorsports. The Desert International Horse Park hosts major horse jumping and dressage competitions throughout the winter, while the nearby Thermal Club and BMW Performance Center draw racing enthusiasts to their private tracks. Local schools serve families throughout the valley, and neighboring cities like Indio and La Quinta provide quick access to supermarkets, healthcare, and dining.

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