Desert Aire, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,953 Population 869/sq mi density
$83,482 Median Income $37,339 per capita
$434,600 Home Value $431,307 Zillow
$1,689 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,482 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$434,600 home value, $1,689/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Desert Aire, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,482
11% above
$37,339 per capita
Home Value
$434,600
54% above
Zillow: $431,307
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
45% above
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Desert Aire Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Desert Aire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
154%
Rent
145%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Desert Aire 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

Desert Aire residents earn a median household income of $83,482 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Desert Aire is $434,600 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,307. Median rent is $1,689/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

26.3% of adults in Desert Aire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Desert Aire has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). 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 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,953
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density869/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,482
Per Capita$37,339
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362

Housing

B+
Home Value$434,600
Rent$1,689
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$431,307
Housing Units1,306
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation542 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Desert Aire was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.