Living in Hesperia, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hesperia · Census data 2020–2024
Hesperia has 100,775 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $72,160 (27% lower than the California median), the median home value is $409,000, the median rent is $1,590/month.
Hesperia at a glance
- Population
- 100,775
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,160State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $409,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,590/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Hesperia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Hesperia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hesperia the median home value is $409,000, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,590 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,975 a month in housing costs.
Hesperia median household income
The median household income in Hesperia is $72,160 and the income per person is $26,265. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hesperia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30,425
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.44
Hesperia demographics
- Population
- 100,775
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 29,245
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hesperia ›
Education in Hesperia
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Hesperia have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hesperia
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Hesperia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia | 100,775 | $72,160 | $409,000 | $1,590 |
| Oak Hills | 9,013 | $101,323 | $527,500 | $1,724 |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,512 | $78,793 | $366,900 | — |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,483 | $82,625 | $463,000 | $2,350 |
| Victorville | 137,627 | $74,410 | $385,600 | $1,618 |
| Crestline | 9,835 | $77,786 | $394,400 | $1,538 |
| Apple Valley | 75,473 | $69,882 | $407,400 | $1,444 |
| Phelan | 18,496 | $79,914 | $386,800 | $1,525 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 10,639 | $95,236 | $596,500 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Hesperia, CA?
The median household income in Hesperia is $72,160, 27% 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 Hesperia?
The median home value in Hesperia is $409,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hesperia?
The median gross rent in Hesperia is $1,590 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Hesperia, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Hesperia?
The median age in Hesperia is 32.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hesperia?
The average commute to work in Hesperia is 43 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hesperia?
The unemployment rate in Hesperia is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hesperia?
11.9% of adults in Hesperia 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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