At a Glance
Median Income
$40,089
$28,259 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $483,450
Median Rent
$821/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How Desert Edge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Desert Edge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Desert Edge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Desert Edge residents earn a median household income of $40,089 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,259. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Desert Edge is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,450. Median rent is $821/month, with 22.6% 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 1980.
Education
18.6% of adults in Desert Edge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Desert Edge has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population3,642
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born29.1%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,089
Per Capita$28,259
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent$821
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$483,450
Housing Units3,555
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation984 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Desert Edge was built in 1980.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
29.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.