La Quinta is the newest resort city, close up against the scenic Santa Rosa Mountains. It is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Coachella Valley and is in the midst of a major expansion, growing at a rate of 110% every ten years. It is presently in the middle of the pack in population with about 36,000 residents, or fifth in the valley.

La Quinta is presently experiencing significant expansion on all fronts - in single family housing tracts, large gated golfing communities, 55+ retirement communities, and a host of commercial buildings, shopping centers, and the addition of necessary infrastructure to support its growing population. The Robb Report credits La Quinta as being the nation's leading golf destination, a claim shared with Scottsdale, AZ.

The median housing price is $428,500.