Twentynine Palms, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,738 Population 489/sq mi density
$56,000 Median Income $29,241 per capita
$238,400 Home Value $247,171 Zillow
$1,271 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
418 Violent Crime/100K 794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$238,400 home value, $1,271/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Twentynine Palms, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,000
25% below
$29,241 per capita
Home Value
$238,400
15% below
Zillow: $247,171
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
9% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
418/100K
10% above
794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Twentynine Palms Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Twentynine Palms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
85%
Rent
109%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Twentynine Palms a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Twentynine Palms residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,241. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Twentynine Palms is $238,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,171. Median rent is $1,271/month, with 30.0% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Twentynine Palms reports 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 794/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Twentynine Palms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Twentynine Palms has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population28,738
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$29,241
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199

Housing

A
Home Value$238,400
Rent$1,271
Ownership37.4%
Zillow$247,171
Housing Units10,453
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent418/100K
Property794/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault331/100K
Burglary221/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.5%
Premature Death9,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain3.9 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation2,120 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries48

Did You Know?

Twentynine Palms was founded in 1920.
The median home in Twentynine Palms was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.