Sign In Register

Desert Hot Springs, CA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ariana Kelly

Desert Hot Springs job market vs Portland

Alright, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $309,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Desert Hot Springs sits at 876.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot ...

2 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Wyatt Ruiz

Desert Hot Springs in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $50,349 in Desert Hot Springs. You can expect to pay around $1,339 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? Night life is decent i...

17 replies 16 upvotes qa
Wyatt Ruiz

Is Desert Hot Springs still affordable?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

0 replies 0 upvotes housing
Carter Wilson

Studio apartments in Desert Hot Springs -options?

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,339 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great.

2 replies 28 upvotes housing
Elijah

Desert Hot Springs quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 32,786, Desert Hot Springs is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $309,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a ...

3 replies 1 upvotes living
Ellie Walker

Best apartments in Desert Hot Springs under ?

First post here. Born and raised here. Median household income is $50,349, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 32,786, Desert Hot Springs is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Ch...

1 replies 1 upvotes housing
Ariana Kelly

Desert Hot Springs in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 75--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,339/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still m...

3 replies 1 upvotes qa
Silas Gonzalez

Why I chose Desert Hot Springs over bigger cities

So, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Desert Hot Springs sits at 876.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,786 people. Homes are going for about $309,300 on average. Rent is about $1,339/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. T...

4 replies 21 upvotes living
Justin O.

The good and bad of living in Desert Hot Springs

OK so I've been here for 4 years and With a population of 32,786, Desert Hot Springs is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

0 replies 24 upvotes living
Sebastian Kelly

What to expect moving to Desert Hot Springs?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $50,349, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $309,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $50,349 in Desert Hot Springs. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's ch...

2 replies 15 upvotes moving
Elijah

Grocery stores in Desert Hot Springs -recommendations?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,786 people. The median home value here is around $309,300, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots...

2 replies 10 upvotes qa
Landon C.

What to expect moving to Desert Hot Springs?

Longtime lurker here, I work in retail and Median household income is $50,349, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 15.5%, which is higher than I expected. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor area...

3 replies 17 upvotes moving
Ruby Ruiz

Affordable areas near Desert Hot Springs?

Rent is about $1,339/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

28 replies 11 upvotes housing
Ariana Kelly

Desert Hot Springs vs Nashville -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,786 people. With a population of 32,786, Desert Hot Springs is a smaller city. Median household income is $50,349, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community i...

3 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Justin O.

Studio apartments in Desert Hot Springs -options?

Hey folks, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 32,786 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Desert Hot Springs sits at 876.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $309,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,339 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

14 replies 7 upvotes housing
← Back to Desert Hot Springs Data