At a Glance
Median Income
$64,036
$33,512 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
Zillow: $339,421
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
2,511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Joshua Tree Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joshua Tree's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joshua Tree a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joshua Tree residents earn a median household income of $64,036 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,512. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joshua Tree is $280,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,421. Median rent is $1,191/month, with 40.7% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Joshua Tree reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,511/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Joshua Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joshua Tree has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,767
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,036
Per Capita$33,512
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
A
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,191
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$339,421
Housing Units3,781
Rent Burden40.7%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property2,511/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,925 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Joshua Tree was built in 1980.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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