Living in Twentynine Palms, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Twentynine Palms · Census data 2020–2024
Twentynine Palms has 27,355 residents with a median age of 24.8. The median household income is $62,554 (37% lower than the California median), the median home value is $268,200, the median rent is $1,352/month.
Twentynine Palms at a glance
- Population
- 27,355
- Median age
- 24.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $62,554State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $268,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,352/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 38.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Twentynine Palms a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Twentynine Palms
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Twentynine Palms the median home value is $268,200, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,559 a month in housing costs.
Twentynine Palms median household income
The median household income in Twentynine Palms is $62,554 and the income per person is $31,188. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Twentynine Palms: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,642
- Owner-occupied
- 38.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.8%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.52
Twentynine Palms demographics
- Population
- 27,355
- Median age
- 24.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 9,291
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Twentynine Palms ›
Education in Twentynine Palms
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Twentynine Palms have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Twentynine Palms
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 13.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Twentynine Palms vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms | 27,355 | $62,554 | $268,200 | $1,352 |
| 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 |
| Indio Hills | 1,117 | $92,266 | $337,100 | $1,563 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
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What is the median household income in Twentynine Palms, CA?
The median household income in Twentynine Palms is $62,554, 37% 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 Twentynine Palms?
The median home value in Twentynine Palms is $268,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Twentynine Palms?
The median gross rent in Twentynine Palms is $1,352 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Twentynine Palms, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Twentynine Palms?
The median age in Twentynine Palms is 24.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Twentynine Palms?
The average commute to work in Twentynine Palms is 16 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Twentynine Palms?
The unemployment rate in Twentynine Palms is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Twentynine Palms?
26.2% of adults in Twentynine Palms 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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