At a Glance
Median Income
$68,971
$25,683 per capita
Home Value
$366,800
Zillow: $462,029
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
520/100K
1,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Hesperia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hesperia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hesperia a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hesperia residents earn a median household income of $68,971 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,683. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% 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 Hesperia is $366,800 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,029. Median rent is $1,566/month, with 36.7% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Hesperia reports 520 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,451/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in Hesperia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hesperia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population100,141
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,378/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,971
Per Capita$25,683
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B+
Home Value$366,800
Rent$1,566
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$462,029
Housing Units30,038
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent520/100K
Property1,451/100K
Murder7.9/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary321/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation3,353 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute42 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Hesperia was founded in 1988.
The median home in Hesperia was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
17.0% 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.