Living in Desert Hills, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desert Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Desert Hills has 2,944 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $62,361 (22% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $281,600.
Desert Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,944
- Median age
- 64.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,361State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $281,600State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Desert Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Desert Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desert Hills the median home value is $281,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,109 a month in housing costs.
Desert Hills median household income
The median household income in Desert Hills is $62,361 and the income per person is $52,482. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Desert Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,170
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 23.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.78
Desert Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,944
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 48.5%
- Households
- 1,657
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desert Hills ›
Education in Desert Hills
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Desert Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desert Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33.6%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Desert Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills | 2,944 | $62,361 | $281,600 | — |
| Crystal Beach | 299 | $131,080 | $425,300 | — |
| Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | $455,400 | $1,320 |
| Golden Shores | 1,555 | $44,077 | $209,800 | $939 |
| Needles | 4,872 | $38,243 | $157,200 | $745 |
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | $221,400 | $646 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | $191,900 | $924 |
| Bluewater | 177 | $55,500 | $77,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Desert Hills, AZ?
The median household income in Desert Hills is $62,361, 22% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Desert Hills?
The median home value in Desert Hills is $281,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Desert Hills, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Desert Hills?
The median age in Desert Hills is 64.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Desert Hills?
The average commute to work in Desert Hills is 23 minutes; 33.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desert Hills?
The unemployment rate in Desert Hills is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desert Hills?
25.9% of adults in Desert Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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