Trading Texas summers for desert winters — and picking up explicit state protections on the way.
Draft · data reviewed Aug 2026| Dallas | Palm Springs & Coachella Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| State housing law | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| State income tax | none | graduated high |
| Median home price | — | $619,612 est. |
| Summer / winter | — | 108° / 45° |
| Community anchor | — | LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert |
The capital of gay retirement — nowhere else has this density of LGBTQ+ seniors, services, and housing built for them. Full picture on the Palm Springs & Coachella Valley, CA guide.
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