California · Metropolitan Area
Hesperia is a large city in California with a population of 100,141. Residents earn $68,971 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hesperia receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Hesperia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Hesperia is $68,971, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hesperia is $366,800, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,566 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hesperia is below the national average at 320 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,487 per 100,000, 27% above the national average.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Hesperia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 340 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches, including 18.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 64.0% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| 169% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,971 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,683 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,607 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,528 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 572,385 |
| County GDP | $1,002,965M |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Healthcare | 37,635 |
| Retail | 29,130 |
| Manufacturing | 10,448 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.85% |
| Commute Time | 41.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $366,800 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $455,692 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $265 |
| Homes Sold | 59 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.2% |
| Inventory | 268 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,566 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,272 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,469 |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.85% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,746/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Total Violent | 319.7/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Murder | 4.3/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.4/100K |
| Robbery | 60.5/100K |
| Assault | 235.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,487.3/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 886.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,195.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 405.0/100K |
| Arson | 11.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disasters | 1,001 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.4 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,353 ft (1,022 m) |
| Area | 72.7 sq mi (188.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3970°N, 117.3152°W |
| County FIPS | 06037 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,378/sq mi |
| Total Area | 72.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 22 |
| Public Libraries | 258 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37,635 |
| Restaurants | 24,882 |
| Retail Stores | 29,130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 817 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 1,001 |
| Avg Commute | 41.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |