Desert View Highlands, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,389 Population 7,702/sq mi density
$68,958 Median Income $24,268 per capita
$321,400 Home Value $499,748 Zillow
$1,627 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$321,400 home value, $1,627/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Desert View Highlands, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,958
8% below
$24,268 per capita
Home Value
$321,400
14% above
Zillow: $499,748
Median Rent
$1,627/mo
40% above
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
69.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Desert View Highlands Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Desert View Highlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
114%
Rent
140%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Desert View Highlands a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Desert View Highlands residents earn a median household income of $68,958 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,268. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Desert View Highlands is $321,400 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,748. Median rent is $1,627/month, with 40.1% 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 1970.

Education

15.9% of adults in Desert View Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 69.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Desert View Highlands has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population3,389
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density7,702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born30.8%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,958
Per Capita$24,268
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A
Home Value$321,400
Rent$1,627
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$499,748
Housing Units1,090
Rent Burden40.1%

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain5.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,718 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+69.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Desert View Highlands was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
30.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.