| General Information | | |
| City Name | La Quinta | |
| State | California | |
| Population 2000 | 23,694 | |
| Housing Units | 11,812 | |
| Total Area | 32 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 32 square miles | |
| Population Density | 746 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 372 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | | |
| Violent Crimes | 101 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | 1 | |
| Forcible Rapes | 2 | |
| Robberies | 31 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 67 | |
| Violent Crimes | 101 | |
| Property Crimes | 1,885 | |
| Burglaries | 558 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 1,164 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 163 | |
| Arsons | 4 | |