Median Income
$61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$146,000
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$480
59% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
15% higher than US avg
How Desbiens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population995
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$40,000
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty14.2%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,000
Rent$480
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units455
Rent Burden9.0%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Desbiens a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Desbiens receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Desbiens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Desbiens is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Desbiens is $146,000, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $480 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.
Desbiens has a population of 995 with a density of 248 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.0% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 98.5% |
| 635% above US avg |
The median household income in Desbiens is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,600 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% |
| 15% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
The median home value in Desbiens is $146,000, 48% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $480 (59% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $146,000 |
| 48% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $480 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Housing Units | 455 |
Property Tax