Joshua Tree, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,767 Population 188/sq mi density
$64,036 Median Income $33,512 per capita
$280,600 Home Value $346,012 Zillow
$1,191 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,036 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Joshua Tree, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,036
15% below
$33,512 per capita
Home Value
$280,600
0% below
Zillow: $346,012
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
2% above
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
100%
Rent
102%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Joshua Tree a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.1% (97% 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 $346,012. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 4.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population6,767
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,036
Per Capita$33,512
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199

Housing

A
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,191
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$346,012
Housing Units3,781
Rent Burden40.7%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain4.4 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
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.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
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.