Alameda, Cathedral City
Updated June 22, 2026 · 2,953 residents
Alameda is a quiet, suburban neighborhood in Cathedral City characterized by high walkability and strong health insurance coverage among its residents. While the area offers convenient access to essential services and green spaces, it experiences moderate noise levels due to nearby road traffic.
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About Alameda
Alameda is a primarily residential area in Cathedral City that balances suburban living with proximity to local amenities. The neighborhood features a mix of established housing, quiet streets, and accessible green spaces, providing a stable environment for its residents. While it maintains a low-key atmosphere with limited commercial activity, the area benefits from good air quality and a relatively high level of walkability compared to the rest of the city.
Prospective residents should note that the neighborhood experiences moderate noise levels from local road traffic, which impacts acoustic comfort. While the area is well-suited for those prioritizing health coverage and a quiet lifestyle, it lacks a vibrant social scene or dense commercial corridor. The neighborhood is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District, and while it offers excellent flood safety, residents should be aware of the regional fire risk profile.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential structures feature small setbacks and close proximity to neighbors, resulting in a level of privacy that is slightly lower than the Cathedral City average.
Sidewalks and marked crosswalks are available along most residential streets and main arterials. This area offers a level of pedestrian accessibility that is comparable to the rest of Cathedral City.
Uniform tract housing and dense building footprints characterize the area, which offers slightly less visual variety than the average for Cathedral City. Many properties include private pools, though yards and lot sizes tend to be modest.
Access to a central public park with ball fields and sidewalks throughout the area provides consistent opportunities for pet walking. According to iHuus data, these amenities make the neighborhood slightly more pet-friendly than the rest of Cathedral City.
Open land and scattered homes create a more open feel than much of the city. According to iHuus data, the area maintains a semi-rural atmosphere that is slightly less dense than the Cathedral City average.
A diverse mix of social hubs and dining options provides a more active atmosphere than the typical Cathedral City neighborhood. While some areas feature lively commercial clusters, other pockets remain quiet and residential with limited local business access.
Persistent noise from nearby transit corridors and infrastructure is a notable characteristic here. According to iHuus data, acoustic comfort in Alameda is lower than the Cathedral City average.
Air quality in Alameda is consistently good with very few instances of elevated pollutant levels. This rating is slightly below the Cathedral City average according to iHuus data.
Industrial activity and large warehouses are virtually absent, providing a predominantly residential environment. While some light commercial traffic exists on the edges, the area remains slightly more industrial than the average Cathedral City neighborhood according to iHuus data.
Health insurance accessibility is slightly lower than the average for Cathedral City, according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators show a predominantly liberal leaning that is slightly more pronounced than the Cathedral City average.
Residents live alongside a diverse blend of young adults, families, and seniors. This age distribution is slightly more varied than the typical profile found across Cathedral City, according to iHuus data.
Significant flood risk exists within this area because it sits inside a designated 100-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, the risk level in Alameda is notably higher than the average for Cathedral City, which may necessitate flood insurance.
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| Dimension | Alameda | Cathedral Canyon Cove |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 8.27 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 3.4 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.69 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 7.25 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 6.06 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 7.04 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 5.24 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 6.86 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 8.31 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 9.61 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 3.61 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 9.38 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 5.58 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safetyavg 0.17 | ||
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Alameda Rankings
School Districts Serving Alameda
Palm Springs Unified is a district in a state of 'Mixed/Transition,' characterized by a stark performance gap between its affluent-zone schools and its lower-performing campuses in Desert Hot Springs and Thousand Palms. While the district earns points for its robust Career Technical Education programs, modern facility upgrades, and proactive security measures, these operational successes are offset by severe academic inconsistencies, with nearly one-third of its schools rated 2/10 or lower. Despite signs of leadership stability and community trust in bond measures, the district remains a 'Tier 3' entity due to ongoing struggles with teacher recruitment and a portfolio that fails to deliver uniform quality across all feeder patterns.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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