At a Glance
Median Income
$43,977
$41,504 per capita
Violent Crime
632/100K
5,833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Mountain Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain Center a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Center residents earn a median household income of $43,977 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,504. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Center reports 632 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,833/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Mountain Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Center has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age72.8 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,977
Per Capita$41,504
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$574,351
Housing Units52
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent632/100K
Property5,833/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain Center was built in 1965.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
56.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.
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