At a Glance
Median Income
$44,271
$21,031 per capita
Home Value
$121,300
Zillow: $187,663
Median Rent
$556/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
2,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $44,271 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,031. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,152 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hesperia is $121,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,663. Median rent is $556/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Hesperia reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,338/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.2% of adults in Hesperia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hesperia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,007
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,228/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,271
Per Capita$21,031
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$8,392M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,300
Rent$556
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$187,663
Housing Units423
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent319/100K
Property2,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary425/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation727 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hesperia was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.