At a Glance
Median Income
$83,836
$52,124 per capita
Home Value
$396,400
Zillow: $368,321
Median Rent
$981/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
10.0% smoking rate
How Borrego Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Borrego Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Borrego Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Borrego Springs residents earn a median household income of $83,836 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,124. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Borrego Springs is $396,400 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,321. Median rent is $981/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
30.0% of adults in Borrego Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Borrego Springs has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population2,781
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans17.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,836
Per Capita$52,124
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A
Home Value$396,400
Rent$981
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$368,321
Housing Units2,646
Rent Burden25.2%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain5.2 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation532 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Borrego Springs was built in 1984.
28.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.