At a Glance
Median Income
$50,800
$23,662 per capita
Home Value
$204,400
Zillow: $236,654
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.7%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.4% smoking rate
How Mojave Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mojave's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mojave a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mojave residents earn a median household income of $50,800 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,662. The unemployment rate stands at 11.7% (225% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mojave is $204,400 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,654. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 30.9% 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 1976.
Education
6.6% of adults in Mojave hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mojave has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population4,442
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,800
Per Capita$23,662
Unemployment11.7%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$204,400
Rent$1,154
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$236,654
Housing Units1,811
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain5.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,785 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Mojave was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.