Living in Descanso, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Descanso · Census data 2020–2024
Descanso has 1,590 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $110,132 (11% higher than the California median), the median home value is $662,600, the median rent is $3,250/month.
Descanso at a glance
- Population
- 1,590
- Median age
- 53.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $110,132State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $662,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,250/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Descanso a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Descanso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Descanso the median home value is $662,600, 99% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,637 a month in housing costs.
Descanso median household income
The median household income in Descanso is $110,132 and the income per person is $50,058. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Descanso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 587
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.79
Descanso demographics
- Population
- 1,590
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 570
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Descanso ›
Education in Descanso
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Descanso have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Descanso
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Descanso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descanso | 1,590 | $110,132 | $662,600 | $3,250 |
| Pine Valley | 1,786 | $132,772 | $627,800 | — |
| Alpine | 15,180 | $108,660 | $864,000 | $1,973 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
| San Diego Country Estates | 10,223 | $145,479 | $810,300 | $2,851 |
| Julian | 1,751 | $77,803 | $602,700 | $1,860 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
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What is the median household income in Descanso, CA?
The median household income in Descanso is $110,132, 11% higher 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 Descanso?
The median home value in Descanso is $662,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Descanso?
The median gross rent in Descanso is $3,250 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Descanso, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the California median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Descanso?
The median age in Descanso is 53.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Descanso?
The average commute to work in Descanso is 27 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Descanso?
The unemployment rate in Descanso is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Descanso?
15.5% of adults in Descanso 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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