Living in Joshua Tree, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Joshua Tree · Census data 2020–2024
Joshua Tree has 6,234 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $66,291 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $334,200, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Joshua Tree at a glance
- Population
- 6,234
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,291State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $334,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Joshua Tree a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Joshua Tree
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joshua Tree the median home value is $334,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,494 a month in housing costs.
Joshua Tree median household income
The median household income in Joshua Tree is $66,291 and the income per person is $34,776. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Joshua Tree: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,977
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 35.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.35
35.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Joshua Tree has many vacation and second homes.
Joshua Tree demographics
- Population
- 6,234
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 2,553
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Joshua Tree ›
Education in Joshua Tree
27% of adults 25 and older in Joshua Tree have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Joshua Tree
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Joshua Tree vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree | 6,234 | $66,291 | $334,200 | $1,246 |
| Yucca Valley | 21,770 | $59,563 | $363,400 | $1,428 |
| Homestead Valley | 2,689 | $45,323 | $245,900 | $1,047 |
| Twentynine Palms | 27,355 | $62,554 | $268,200 | $1,352 |
| Morongo Valley | 4,209 | $51,949 | $285,400 | $1,354 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
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What is the median household income in Joshua Tree, CA?
The median household income in Joshua Tree is $66,291, 33% 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 Joshua Tree?
The median home value in Joshua Tree is $334,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Joshua Tree?
The median gross rent in Joshua Tree is $1,246 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Joshua Tree, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Joshua Tree?
The median age in Joshua Tree is 41.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Joshua Tree?
The average commute to work in Joshua Tree is 30 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Joshua Tree?
The unemployment rate in Joshua Tree is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Joshua Tree?
27% of adults in Joshua Tree 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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