PGA West is a master-planned golf community surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta. “Everyone is here to just enjoy the weather, and it’s a very active area,” says Becky King, Realtor for Compass. “It’s gorgeous. The weather is incredible from October to May, and there are beautiful mountain views.” The weather, recreation and central location of PGA West make it a popular spot for vacation homes, but some residents live in the neighborhood full time: “I live here, I work here, I play here. I’ve been at PGA West since 2008, and I love it,” King says,
Spanish style homes with luxury amenities
Homes in PGA West are a collection of luxury homes and condos, with options for residences on and off the fairways. “We have condos starting at $500,000 up to $5 million homes, so there’s something for everyone,” King says. Stucco walls and clay tile roofs inspired by Spanish and Mediterranean architecture adorn the exteriors. Spacious contemporary interiors blend seamlessly with ornate courtyards to balance indoor and outdoor space, and landscaped backyards and private pools are standard household amenities. “HOA takes care of landscaping, so everything is aesthetically pleasing,” King says.
Spanish-style homes grace the landscape of a private community within PGA West.
Each gated community within PGA West offers residents access to fitness centers and pools.
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World-class events like Coachella and PGA Golf Tour
In addition to seemingly limitless recreation opportunities in PGA West, residents are also at the center of high-profile events. “Coachella is held just a mile away each April, and every January, we have the American Express PGA Golf Tour come through here,” King says. Just outside of PGA West, Acrisure Arena opened in 2022 and holds over 11,000 people. “They’ve had a ton of good concerts there: The Doobie Brothers, Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Shania Twain, you name it. We also have a junior Hockey Team called the Firebirds,” King says.
Members have access to private golf courses, wellness facilities and more
“If you’re active, it’s the greatest place to live,” King says. “We have hiking trails, golf, pickle ball, bocce ball and polo tennis. There are three private clubhouses, a clubhouse and a restaurant.” Residents must be PGA West members to use the private facilities, including the six state-of-the-art private golf courses. There are also three public golf courses. PGA Residents also have access to the popular hiking trails and parks in La Quinta. The moderately challenging La Quinta Cover to Lake Cahuilla hike goes through PGA West Golf Course and finishes at Lake Cahuilla. Like other trails in the area, it is surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Lakes and palm trees add to the picturesque landscape of PGA West.
PGA West boasts numerous private clubhouses for residents to enjoy.
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High-end dining and shopping options nearby
Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant is a steakhouse just outside PGA West. The restaurant is decorated with Arnold Palmer memorabilia and serves some of the golf legend’s favorite foods, like slow roasted prime rib and meatloaf. Another local favorite is Lavender Bistro, serving seafood, steak and pasta. Its outdoor dining patio is decked out with twinkly lights. PGA West residents can grab groceries at Ralphs, Vons and big-box stores like in La Quinta like Target, Walmart and Costo. El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert has high-end shops like Saks Fifth Avenue, Anthropologie, Louis Vuitton and many more.
Ralphs Fresh Fare is conveniently situated near PGA West.
Ralphs Fresh Fare supplies PGA West residents with fresh products and daily essentials.
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Day trip to Los Angeles and San Diego
PGA West is in La Quinta, about 130 miles from Los Angeles and 130 miles from San Diego. “It’s well situated. You’re two hours to the beach and two hours to go skiing at Big Bear Mountain Resort. You’re also about two hours from Disneyland,” King says. “Most people get around the neighborhood on their golf carts. Of course, you’ll need a car to go places outside the neighborhood.”
Students attend Desert Sands Unified School District
PGA West is strictly residential, and most residents only live in the neighborhood part time. However, the Desert Sands Unified School District serves students living in PGA West. Students may attend Harry S. Truman Elementary School and La Quinta Middle School. Both schools are located nearby in La Quinta and earned A-minus and B grades from Niche, respectively. La Quinta High School earned an A-minus and offers a variety of rigorous academic and career-oriented programs for students of every interest. These include International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, a medical health academy, a public service academy, a multilingual program and more.
La Quinta Middle School is a great school to attend with a newer campus.
La Quinta High School is a former California Distinguished Schools award winner.
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Residents must purchase a membership to access facilities
A full golf membership with unlimited access to the community’s six private golf courses, three clubhouses, tennis and pickleball courts, and other amenities costs $60,000 upon joining, plus a monthly fee of $1,712. Memberships including access to the site’s amenities without unlimited golf access are also available.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing
Fritz Burns Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Pool
Civic Center Campus
Bike Trails
Events
Parking Lot
La Quinta Community Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Eisenhower Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Fred Wolff Nature Preserve
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Palm Springs International
38 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
PGA West
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in PGA West, La Quinta sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in PGA West, La Quinta over the last 12 months is $1,356,298, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,836
Median Age
66
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
9.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.9%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,786
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,102
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
55.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
% Population in Labor Force
33.4%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
2''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
106°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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