Desert Hot Springs, CA
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Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Desert Hot Springs, California Summary

Life in Desert Hot Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Desert Hot Springs over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Desert Hot Springs:

  • The population in Desert Hot Springs is 32,386.

  • The median home value in Desert Hot Springs is $375,154.

  • The median income in Desert Hot Springs is $45,863.

  • The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Desert Hot Springs is $1,240.

  • The unemployment rate in Desert Hot Springs is 7.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Desert Hot Springs is 21.0%.

  • The average high in Desert Hot Springs is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.

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Desert Hot Springs SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
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Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
6
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Desert Hot Springs, CA Crime Report

Crime in Desert Hot Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Desert Hot Springs. Key points include:

  • There were 726 total crimes in Desert Hot Springs in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Desert Hot Springs is 2,205.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Desert Hot Springs is 665.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Desert Hot Springs is 1,540.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Desert Hot Springs is -5.12% below the national average.

726
Total Crimes
-5.12%
Below National Average

Crime In Desert Hot Springs Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Desert Hot Springs
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 726 2,205.1 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 219 665.2 442.0 369.8
Murder 4 12.1 5.6 6.3
Robbery 36 109.3 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 162 492.1 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 507 1,540.0 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 100 303.7 369.7 269.8
Larceny 178 540.7 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 229 695.6 427.6 282.7

Desert Hot Springs, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Desert Hot Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Desert Hot Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 105 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Desert Hot Springs is $375,154.

  • The median income in Desert Hot Springs is $45,863.

105
Desert Hot Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Desert Hot Springs Comparison Table

Living Expense Desert Hot Springs California National Average
Overall 105 139 100
Services 111 110 100
Groceries 112 112 100
Health 106 109 100
Housing 82 204 100
Transportation 132 126 100
Utilities 113 124 100

Desert Hot Springs, CA Weather

  • The average high in Desert Hot Springs is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.

  • There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.

StatDesert Hot Springs
Average Annual High81.2
Average Annual Low52.0
Annual Precipitation Days18.0
Average Annual Precipitation10.0
Average Annual Snowfall1.7
81.2°
Average High
18.0°
Days of Rain

Desert Hot Springs, CA Photos

This Natural Hot Mineral Water Pool Is Maintained At About Degrees With A Constant Flow Of Approximately Gallons A Minute
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San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm
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5 Reviews & Comments About Desert Hot Springs

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5
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Mac Lik -

I live in DHS and have most of my life there are bad parts but a lot of good in the city.. we have the best water on earth.. we were the first city to pass a marijuana bill to build factories and produce mass amounts or marijuana. I personally worked at the most exclusive spot in town where I met so many different celebrities athletes producers and so on.. and where the original watsu massage was created. that place is amazing, I met Robert plant many times.. if you listen to the immigrant song by led zeppelin, he says he goes were the hot springs flow.. man that was awesome to hear him say that. I agree that this place is not perfect but this place is getting a h**l of a lot better.. and if you like to smoke weed we have like 10 shops in this little town..


Mediazzzzzz -

wow I live in desert hot springs and I moved out of Compton to move to this p***********t city but I'm working idk about all these other b*m a*s n****s asking for change


James Mackay -

I live in Dhs, desert hot springs, I do have a friendly pit bull, we too have several weed shops, but we are safe, I would am not afraid to wonder around at night


La Familia michoacan -

I live in desert hot springs and it's not that bad


HomeSnacks User - 2018-06-29 21:55:49.042891

I live 2 miles from Desert Hot Springs in the Unincorporated area. Where I live there is no crime or burglaries. I can leave things outside and they are never touched. Desert Hot Springs doesn't have very many noticeable homeless people because the majority of Homeless live in Palm Springs. I go to the stores in Desert Hot Springs and I seldom ever see a homeless person. The crime in Palm Springs is much worse then Desert Hot Springs as a fact. Your opinion of Desert Hot Springs is wrong. Where are all of these abandoned homes you falsely state- If there are empty homes then they should be for sale. I buy and rent or sell homes I buy and I can tell you that there are few foreclosed homes for sale that are a bargain in Desert Hot Springs. Most residents travel to other places to do things since it takes 15 minutes to get most places. I love living in Desert Hot Springs.

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Desert Hot Springs Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Desert Hot Springs

The current population in Desert Hot Springs is 32,386. The population has increased 31.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 32,386 13.9%
2021 28,430 0.5%
2020 28,298 0.7%
2019 28,092 0.6%
2018 27,912 0.8%
2017 27,678 2.1%
2016 27,096 2.3%
2015 26,474 2.6%
2014 25,793 4.5%
2013 24,675 -

Race / Ethnicity in Desert Hot Springs

White
24.4% (7,915)
African American
8.6% (2,780)
American Indian
0.6% (208)
Asian
2.4% (791)
Hawaiian
0.1% (27)
Other
0.2% (78)
Two Or More
2.5% (802)
Hispanic
61.1% (19,785)

Desert Hot Springs is:

  • 24.4% White with 7,915 White residents.

  • 8.6% African American with 2,780 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 208 American Indian residents.

  • 2.4% Asian with 791 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 78 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 802 Two Or More residents.

  • 61.1% Hispanic with 19,785 Hispanic residents.

Race Desert Hot Springs CA USA
White 24.4% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 8.6% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 61.1% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Desert Hot Springs

Female
51.1% (16,554)
Male
48.9% (15,831)
  • Desert Hot Springs is 51.1% female with 16,554 female residents.

  • Desert Hot Springs is 48.9% male with 15,831 male residents.

Gender Desert Hot Springs CA USA
Female 51.1% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Desert Hot Springs for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Desert Hot Springs completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (2,914)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (3,238)
High School / GED
33.0% (10,687)
Some College
25.0% (8,096)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (2,590)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (2,914)
Master's Degree
3.0% (971)
Professional Degree
2.0% (647)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (323)
Education Desert Hot Springs CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 33.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 25.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Desert Hot Springs, California

  • 8.4% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.9% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Desert Hot Springs earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.4% (271,363)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.9% (223,361)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.8% (446,445)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (298,554)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (519,419)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (418,698)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (418,420)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (425,912)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (150,942)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (65,482)
Income Desert Hot Springs CA USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.8% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.0% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 17.9% 11.4%

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