In Palm Desert, I am sure they had an ordinance against oil leaks. God forbid you would have a spot on your driveway. For punishment, they would probably drag you behind a golf cart in the desert. When looking for housing, look at the amount of oil near the curbs. Look at the driveways.
Housing can be deceptive.
It looks great. The oil slick is a reflection of the socioeconomic status of the residents. I have worked hard to get past the oil slick stage of life. You have to spend too much on dead bolts if you live there. Take the yellow pages.