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Cathedral City, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Cathedral City was 3.3 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 23% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). The median household income is $73,572 and the median home value is $453,100. About 52,267 people live in Cathedral City.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Cathedral City?
Cathedral City police recorded 175 violent crimes in 2025, or 3.3 for every 1,000 residents. That is 23% lower than the California rate (4.3), and close to the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 3 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 599 (11.4 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 154 were reported, the count is up 14%.
| Offense (2025) | Cathedral City count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 175 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 16 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.51 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 129 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 599 | 11.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 110 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 351 | 6.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 138 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Cathedral City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 154 | 880 | 2 |
| 2023 | 156 | 722 | 2 |
| 2024 | 153 | 650 | 0 |
| 2025 | 175 | 599 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Cathedral City Police Department's own reports.
How does Cathedral City compare with California?
Cathedral City's median household earns $73,572 a year, 26% lower than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $453,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,601 a month. About 52,267 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 2,325 per square mile. The city lies in Riverside County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Cathedral City | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,267 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,572 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $453,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,601 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Cathedral City?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Riverside County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Cathedral City?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Cathedral City city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Cathedral City?
Federal school lists place 9 public and 0 private schools within Cathedral City. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Mount San Jacinto State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Cathedral City
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Cathedral City city limits.
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Cathedral City city limits: Cat City Liquor & Food Mart (Cathedral City), Cathedral City Liquor INC (Cathedral City) and Franklin Market Liquor (Cathedral City).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Cathedral City city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Cathedral City?
In 2025, Cathedral City had 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (175 reported), 23% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 11.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Cathedral City?
$73,572 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Cathedral City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $453,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Cathedral City?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Riverside County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Palm Desert, CA (9 mi) · Indio, CA (15 mi) · Beaumont, CA (28 mi) · San Jacinto, CA (31 mi) · Hemet, CA (31 mi) · Yucaipa, CA (36 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Riverside County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Cathedral City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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