Living in Borrego Springs, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Borrego Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Borrego Springs has 2,700 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $86,078 (13% lower than the California median), the median home value is $402,700, the median rent is $1,004/month.
Borrego Springs at a glance
- Population
- 2,700
- Median age
- 60.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $86,078State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $402,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,004/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Borrego Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Borrego Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Borrego Springs the median home value is $402,700, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,010 a month in housing costs.
Borrego Springs median household income
The median household income in Borrego Springs is $86,078 and the income per person is $55,879. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Borrego Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,532
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 43.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.87
43.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Borrego Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Borrego Springs demographics
- Population
- 2,700
- Median age
- 60.9
- Under 18
- 5.4%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 30.8%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Borrego Springs ›
Education in Borrego Springs
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Borrego Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Borrego Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Borrego Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego Springs | 2,700 | $86,078 | $402,700 | $1,004 |
| Julian | 1,751 | $77,803 | $602,700 | $1,860 |
| Desert Shores | 801 | $37,212 | $178,600 | — |
| Salton Sea Beach | 453 | $35,341 | — | — |
| Salton City | 5,988 | $47,827 | $200,600 | $1,372 |
| Oasis | 4,051 | $38,769 | $34,800 | $862 |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 2,333 | $70,474 | $427,700 | $1,356 |
| La Quinta | 38,707 | $99,250 | $661,600 | $1,785 |
| Mecca | 7,184 | $48,312 | $224,300 | $916 |
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What is the median household income in Borrego Springs, CA?
The median household income in Borrego Springs is $86,078, 13% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Borrego Springs?
The median home value in Borrego Springs is $402,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Borrego Springs?
The median gross rent in Borrego Springs is $1,004 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Borrego Springs, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Borrego Springs?
The median age in Borrego Springs is 60.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Borrego Springs?
The average commute to work in Borrego Springs is 27 minutes; 33.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Borrego Springs?
The unemployment rate in Borrego Springs is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Borrego Springs?
32.3% of adults in Borrego Springs 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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