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Desert Hot Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
32,786
Population
1,088/sq mi density
$50,349
Median Income
$23,980 per capita
$309,300
Home Value
$376,908 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
876
Violent Crime/100K
2,336 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,349 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$309,300 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
876 violent crimes/100K (131% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$309,300
10% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,339/mo
15% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.9%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,218
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$309,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$376,908
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median List Price
$419,995
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.9%
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,339/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,003/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
119 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
35
Price Drops
21.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Active Inventory
170
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
49.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $309,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,908 |
| Median Sale Price | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $419,995 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $233 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,339 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,003 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 119 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.2% |
| Homes Sold | 35 |
| Active Inventory | 170 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $233 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,218 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 39.9% |