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Cost of living in Joshua Tree summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Joshua Tree. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Joshua Tree is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Joshua Tree is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Joshua Tree is $347,830.
The median income in Joshua Tree is $66,291.
Joshua Tree's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Joshua Tree Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Joshua Tree | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Joshua Tree, CA Weather
The average high in Joshua Tree is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Joshua Tree |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Joshua Tree
We recently moved from Los Gatos to Joshua Tree and could not be happier with our decision.
Strangely enough, we have jobs and more than enough to do. But to place Thousand Palms and Twentynine Palms over 100 spots higher than Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Palm Springs is total nonsense. Really, I just don't understand why unincorporated parts of California are even on this list.
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Joshua Tree Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Joshua Tree
The current population in Joshua Tree is 6,234. The population has decreased 19.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,234 | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 6,767 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,751 | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 7,398 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 7,786 | 2.7% |
| 2019 | 7,581 | 8.6% |
| 2018 | 6,980 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7,020 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 6,943 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 7,357 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 7,564 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 7,811 | 3.2% |
| 2012 | 7,567 | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 7,194 | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 7,719 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree is:
62.3% White with 3,883 White residents.
2.2% African American with 135 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 130 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 33 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 113 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 355 Two Or More residents.
24.6% Hispanic with 1,535 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Joshua Tree | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree is 52.4% female with 3,266 female residents.
Joshua Tree is 47.6% male with 2,968 male residents.
| Gender | Joshua Tree | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Joshua Tree for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed high school / ged.
34.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Joshua Tree completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Joshua Tree | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 34.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Joshua Tree, California
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6.4% of households in Joshua Tree earn Less than $10,000.
9.3% of households in Joshua Tree earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Joshua Tree earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Joshua Tree earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Joshua Tree earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.3% of households in Joshua Tree earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Joshua Tree earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Joshua Tree earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Joshua Tree earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Joshua Tree earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Joshua Tree | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
