Desert Hot Springs, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Desert Hot Springs, California Summary
Life in Desert Hot Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Desert Hot Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Desert Hot Springs:
The population in Desert Hot Springs is 31,988.
The median home value in Desert Hot Springs is $231,500.
The median income in Desert Hot Springs is $37,924.
The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,107.
The unemployment rate in Desert Hot Springs is 9.7%.
The poverty rate in Desert Hot Springs is 26.3%.
Table Of Contents
Desert Hot Springs SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
6
Desert Hot Springs, CA Crime Report
698
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,400.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
2.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Desert Hot Springs / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 698 | 2,400.8 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 218 | 749.8 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 13.8 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 39 | 134.1 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 162 | 557.2 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 480 | 1,651.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 143 | 491.8 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 135 | 464.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 202 | 694.8 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Desert Hot Springs, CA Cost Of Living
104
Desert Hot Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Desert Hot Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Desert Hot Springs | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 126 | 100 | |
Desert Hot Springs, CA Photos
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Rankings for Desert Hot Springs in California
Map Of Desert Hot Springs, CA
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Population over time in Desert Hot Springs
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,280 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 28,430 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 28,298 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 28,092 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 27,912 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 27,678 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 27,096 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 26,474 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 25,793 | 4.5% |
| 2012 | 24,675 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Desert Hot Springs
| Race | Desert Hot Springs | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.4% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 7.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 59.1% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Desert Hot Springs
| Gender | Desert Hot Springs | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Desert Hot Springs for adults over 25
| Education | Desert Hot Springs | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Desert Hot Springs, California
| Income | Desert Hot Springs | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.6% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.4% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
