Desert Springs, Australia

Full City Profile

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,950 Population 34/sq mi density

1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$49,145 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$281,600 home value, $1,408/mo rent

Desert Springs, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$49,145

35% below

$49,145 per capita

Home Value

$281,600

0% below

Median Rent

$1,408/mo

21% above

Unemployment

1.6%

56% below

Avg Temperature

71°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is Desert Springs 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 Springs residents earn a median household income of $49,145 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,145. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 185 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Desert Springs is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,408/month.

Climate & Weather

Desert Springs has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,950

Median Age36.0 yrs

Density34/mi²

Foreign Born35.5%

Economy

B+

Median Income$49,145

Per Capita$49,145

Unemployment1.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

Home Value$281,600

Rent$1,408

Ownership63.3%

Housing Units780

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain15.7 in/yr

Elevation1,916 ft

Did You Know?

35.5% of residents are foreign-born.