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Joshua Tree, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,767
Population
188/sq mi density
$64,036
Median Income
$33,512 per capita
$280,600
Home Value
$339,421 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,036 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$280,600
0% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,781
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$280,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$339,421
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median List Price
$493,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.7%
Owner-Occupied
32.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,191/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,081/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
57 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
23.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$317
Active Inventory
119
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $280,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,421 |
| Median Sale Price | $355,000 |
| Median List Price | $493,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $317 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,191 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,081 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 57 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.5% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 119 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $317 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,781 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 40.7% |