Twentynine Palms, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
Twentynine Palms, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Twentynine Palms a Good Place to Live?
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.