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

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)
$346,012
Redfin Median Sale
$355,000
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
68%
32%
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 Sale Price
$355,000
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)$346,012
Redfin Median Sale$355,000
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 Market57
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops23.5%
Homes Sold7
Active Inventory119
Price Per Sq Ft$317

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied67.7%
Renter-Occupied32.3%
Homeownership Rate67.7%
Total Housing Units3,781
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden40.7%