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Indio, California is a city located in Riverside County with a population of approximately 91,000 people. Known for its warm climate and desert landscapes, Indio is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. It is also home to the famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. However, living in this particular place may have its own unique pros and cons, as seen from the various user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Sarah W.", Indio has a "small-town feel" with "friendly people." She also mentions that it is a "safe and clean city" with "lots of outdoor activities" to enjoy. Similarly, user "Mark S." praises the city's "beautiful scenery" and "great weather year-round." However, not all reviews are positive. User "Karen R." mentions that Indio has a "high cost of living" and "limited job opportunities." Another user, "Michael J.", adds that the city can be "crowded and busy" during peak tourist seasons. Despite these cons, he still states that Indio is a "great place to call home."
based on 6 ReviewsGet to know Indio with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Indio
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Population - 12/21/2009
The city is growing much to fast. When we moved here in 2001 there was only 30,000 now the city is over
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It's a dry heat! - 5/1/2008
Living below sealevel has its' challenges. It can be very hot here! We do have beautiful weather seven to eight months out of the year. With all of our sunshine,we are a wonderful option for snowbirds during the winter and if you love outdoor activies this is the place to live. But middle May to middle September, it would be nice to have another place to go. We have triple digit heat and in the seven years i have lived here i have seen 120+ degrees many times. It is true that it is a dry heat, but hot is
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Where have all the small towns gone - 7/31/2006
what can I say. It is always hot. Nov thru Feb it is wonderful. The rest of the time, yuk. The Coachella Valley has grown so quickly. The jobs aren't here to support buying homes which start as they say in the high 300K and that is on the marginal sides of the valley. Indio is only about 8 miles away from Indian Wells but as far as the economy there is a gap larger than the Grand Canyon. Most of the population in Indio is self employed either as gardners or domestics. The largest employers are the Water District as well as the school district. The rest is service employees. There is not that much agriculure or packing sheds
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Growth - 10/30/2005
I've lived in Indio for over 25 years. I have seen the surrounding communities grow and improve their tax base tremendously. It is as if Indio is really an oasis where nothing happens. Communites that for years were known as undesireable have grown, attracted new housing, business, and a myriad of other amenities. The only growth/increase has been in crime. Definitely not a place to retire even though the weather is great in the
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