California · Metropolitan Area
Twentynine Palms is a small city in California with a population of 28,738. Residents earn $56,000 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Twentynine Palms receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Twentynine Palms offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Twentynine Palms is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Twentynine Palms is $238,400, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,271 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Twentynine Palms is below the national average at 239 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,161 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.
24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Twentynine Palms enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 82.1% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.9% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,000 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,241 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,199 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,148 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 77,170 |
| County GDP | $137,914M |
| Restaurants | 4,197 |
| Healthcare | 5,144 |
| Retail | 5,298 |
| Manufacturing | 1,765 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,047 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $238,400 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $247,998 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $225 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 18.9% |
| Inventory | 127 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,271 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,464 |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,047 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,378/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,144 |
| Total Violent | 239.1/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 7.7/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Rape | 27.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.3/100K |
| Assault | 185.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,160.6/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 570.6/100K |
| Theft | 455.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 135.0/100K |
| Arson | 34.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 419 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 3.9 inches |
| 90% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (646 m) |
| Area | 58.8 sq mi (152.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1478°N, 116.0660°W |
| County FIPS | 06071 |
Winner: Republican by 2.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.7% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 58.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 20 |
| Public Libraries | 48 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,144 |
| Restaurants | 4,197 |
| Retail Stores | 5,298 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 419 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |