California · Metropolitan Area
Descanso is a small town in California with a population of 1,670. Residents earn $125,714 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Descanso receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Descanso offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Descanso is $125,714, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Descanso among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Descanso is $606,100, making it a premium housing market at 115% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,318 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Descanso experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 19.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,714 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,593 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,353 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133,031 |
| County GDP | $331,868M |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Healthcare | 11,184 |
| Retail | 9,270 |
| Manufacturing | 2,955 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $606,100 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $652,477 |
| $/Sq Ft | $332 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,318 |
| 185% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 26.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,575 ft (1,090 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8696°N, 116.6279°W |
| County FIPS | 06073 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 88 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Retail Stores | 9,270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |