Washington · Metropolitan Area
Desert Aire is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,953. Residents earn $83,482 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Desert Aire receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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, high obesity rates. Desert Aire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Desert Aire is $83,482, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Desert Aire is $434,600, making it a premium housing market at 54% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,689 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Desert Aire enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 40.7% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 59.3% |
| 343% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,482 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,362 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,174 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,416 |
| County GDP | $16,919M |
| Restaurants | 479 |
| Healthcare | 684 |
| Retail | 596 |
| Manufacturing | 164 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,091 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.17% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $434,600 |
| 54% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,689 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,091 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.17% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,204/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 684 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 7.5 inches |
| 80% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6942°N, 119.9291°W |
| County FIPS | 53005 |
Winner: Republican by 21.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.3% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 869/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 684 |
| Restaurants | 479 |
| Retail Stores | 596 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |