Welcome To Indio

The City of Indio, which was known as Indian Wells until 1877, was incorporated May 16,1930. Indio is the geographic mid-point of both Riverside County and the Coachella Valley of Southern California. It is the largest of nine cities located in the Coachella Valley. The city’s natural beauty is enhanced by the San Bernardino, Santa Rosa and Chocolate Mountains,  as well as the easy availability of Joshua Tree National Park, an all season destination for both locals and visitors. It is also about 2 hours away from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

Indio has the distinction of being known as the City of Festivals. It hosts eight major festivals during the year and a number of smaller events that bring music, entertainment, sports, culture, and a fabulous array of cuisine to residents and visitors to Indio. Over 750,000 visitors annually come to Indio to enjoy the gaiety. Among the nationally known events are the Indio International Tamale Festival. The Guinness Book of World Records designates Indio as the world's largest Tamale Festival, The Indio Desert Circuit Horse Show, The Coachella Music and Arts Festival (a European-style music festival), the Southwest Arts Festival®, two Indian Pow Wows, a Fourth of July Festival,  and a Salsa Festival that continually attracts a large number of  revelers. There are also numerous concerts, a regional dog show, a national girls' field hockey tournament and more. Indio has the distinction of being the Date Capital of the United States. At one time 95% of all dates were produced in Indio.

If polo and horses are your passion, you have come to the right spot. Indio is known as the Polo Capital of the West. It is home to two polo fields:The Empire Polo Club - which hosts the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - and the Eldorado Polo Club. Both hosts world-class polo matches.

The City of Indio is one the most rapidly changing communities in the Coachella Valley. It has grown by 17,002 residents(or 35%) since 2000 - 2006. City officials predict the population will grow to anywhere between 100,000 and 150,000 over the next five years. In Indio you will find a mix of old and new residential sub-divisions from which  you can select the home that best accommodates your lifestyle.

If you wish additional information call Judy and Nelson Horn to help you buy or sell a home in the City of Indio.

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