Cost of Living in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Population: 32,786 • 2026 Data
$50,349
Median Household Income
-35% vs national
$1,339
Median Monthly Rent
-1% vs national
$309,300
Median Home Value
-9% vs national
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Desert Hot Springs
The median home value in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $309,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,339, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,356.
Rent-to-income ratio: 31.9%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $50,349. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%, with a labor force of 15,907 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.