At a Glance
Median Income
$125,714
$53,639 per capita
Home Value
$606,100
Zillow: $652,477
Median Rent
$3,318/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
318/100K
2,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Descanso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Descanso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Descanso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Descanso residents earn a median household income of $125,714 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,639. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Descanso is $606,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $652,477. Median rent is $3,318/month, with 28.5% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Descanso reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,190/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Descanso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Descanso has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,670
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,714
Per Capita$53,639
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B+
Home Value$606,100
Rent$3,318
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$652,477
Housing Units595
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent318/100K
Property2,190/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,575 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Descanso was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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