Living in Desert Edge, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desert Edge · Census data 2020–2024
Desert Edge has 3,778 residents with a median age of 63.7. The median household income is $37,429 (62% lower than the California median), the median home value is $76,300, the median rent is $903/month.
Desert Edge at a glance
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 63.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $37,429State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $76,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Desert Edge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 90% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Desert Edge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desert Edge the median home value is $76,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,308 a month in housing costs.
Desert Edge median household income
The median household income in Desert Edge is $37,429 and the income per person is $28,025. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Desert Edge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,404
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 40.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.87
40.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Desert Edge has many vacation and second homes.
Desert Edge demographics
- Population
- 3,778
- Median age
- 63.7
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 46.4%
- Households
- 2,019
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desert Edge ›
Education in Desert Edge
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Desert Edge have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desert Edge
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Drive alone
- 54%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Desert Edge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Cathedral City | 52,267 | $73,572 | $453,100 | $1,601 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Indio Hills | 1,117 | $92,266 | $337,100 | $1,563 |
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What is the median household income in Desert Edge, CA?
The median household income in Desert Edge is $37,429, 62% 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 Desert Edge?
The median home value in Desert Edge is $76,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Desert Edge?
The median gross rent in Desert Edge is $903 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Desert Edge, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 90% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 6%. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Desert Edge?
The median age in Desert Edge is 63.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Desert Edge?
The average commute to work in Desert Edge is 20 minutes; 33.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desert Edge?
The unemployment rate in Desert Edge is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desert Edge?
17.5% of adults in Desert Edge 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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