Desert Hot Springs, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,886 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 849.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.77% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,200 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Desert Hot Springs grew by 30.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,689 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Desert Hot Springs has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,971 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.01% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Desert Hot Springs is about 52% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $314,665 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,295 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Desert Hot Springs is about 20.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,295 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Desert Hot Springs spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,151 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,622 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,251 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Desert Hot Springs is about the same as in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Desert Hot Springs has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Desert Hot Springs has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Desert Hot Springs, California.
What is the population of Desert Hot Springs, California?
The population of Desert Hot Springs, California is 25,886, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Desert Hot Springs, California?
The population density of Desert Hot Springs, California is 849.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The median household income in Desert Hot Springs, California is $45,971, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The median home price in Desert Hot Springs, California is $314,665, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The unemployment rate in Desert Hot Springs, California is 7.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.