The
average household in Desert Hot Springs consists of 2.8 people,
while the average age of Desert Hot Springs dwellers is 33.
Most people live in single family homes (64%) or multi family
homes (19%), with 48% owning their own house. Approximately
27% of the population live in single-person households. Additionally,
63% of households in Desert Hot Springs have children compared
with 55% for the state as a whole, reflecting the city’s
distinctly family vibe.
Desert Hot Springs is primarily a working-class community,
with median income levels well below the California average
at $25,987 per year for the typical household. Homebuyers
relocating to Desert Hot Springs typically paid 40% less than
the average for real estate in the Riverside County region
as a whole. For those who don't own their own homes, the cost
of renting a house in Desert Hot Springs is far below that
in surrounding communities, with rental prices averaging $450
for single-bedroom apartments up to $589 for larger homes.
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