Palm Desert is the geographic center of the Palm Desert, a fast-growing region of southern California that comprises nine cities. Palm Desert has evolved into a vibrant small city that today is the educational, retail, and cultural hub of the Valley. Whether you come here to spend a weekend or a lifetime, you’ll never run out of things to explore - including plenty of free activities. With an abundance of resources available to residents, Palm Desert is also a great place to call home.

Relaxation to recreation, you can do it all in sunny Palm Desert - or you can sit back and do nothing at all. From five-star resorts to budget-friendly hotels, world-class golf to incredible art and architecture, Palm Desert is an oasis of excitement in the heart of Southern California’s famed Palm Desert.

Weather:	Palm Desert is an arid desert climate with very hot summer days (75-108°F average for July). December is the coolest month with an average low of 42°F and high of 70°F. The wettest month of the year if January with an average rainfall of 1.10 inches. Locate a Palm Desert Air Conditioning Dealer: AC Contractor Palm Desert
Square Miles:	26 square miles
Population:	50,900 All-year / 32,000 Seasonal
Average Home/Condo (2007):	$227,000
City Site Link:	www.cityofpalmdesert.org
Additional Links:	Chamber of Commerce The Living Desert Palm Desert Site Palm Desert Newspaper
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