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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,718 ft (828 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5903°N, 118.1535°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Los Angeles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 80.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 133 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.32 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 100.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 77 km |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 55 km |
| 1855 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Desert View Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").