At a Glance
Median Income
$68,523
$54,693 per capita
Home Value
$239,200
Zillow: $456,264
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.1% smoking rate
How Desert Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Desert Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Desert Hills 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 Hills residents earn a median household income of $68,523 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,693. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Desert Hills is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,264. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
24.5% of adults in Desert Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Desert Hills has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,910
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,523
Per Capita$54,693
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,200
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$456,264
Housing Units1,999
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation561 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Desert Hills was built in 1998.
37.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.