Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Blythe
Blythe, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$677
Population
16,278
Renter Mix
51% Rent
Savor outdoor recreation and more in this desert town
Suburban
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Rural
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Diverse
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Agricultural
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Welcoming
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Affordable
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Quiet
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Laidback
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Situated on the banks of the Colorado River near the California-Arizona border, Blythe is both a small agricultural town and a tourist destination in the Palo Verde Valley. Among Blythe’s major crops are alfalfa, wheat, melons, and cotton. People flock to Blythe to partake in riverside recreation like fishing, boating, water-skiing, canoeing, and more. Blythe is home to a close-knit community brought together by popular events such as the Colorado River Music Festival, Jazz Festival, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Christmas Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks, I-10 Speedway Races, and various street festivals. Hobsonway is Blythe’s main thoroughfare, characterizing a mix of suburban and small-town atmosphere with local and national shops and restaurants.
Destinations like Joshua Tree National Park and Salton Sea are just a short drive away from Blythe. Commuting and traveling from Blythe is simple with convenience to I-10, U.S. 95, and the Blythe Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,441
Average: $70,073
Education
1,900
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,655
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Blythe, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Blythe, CA is $694 for a studio, $676 for one bedroom, $995 for two bedrooms, and $1,288 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blythe has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$676/month
618 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blythe, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
559 Students
Public
Grades K-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-8
609 Students
Public
Grades K-8
559 Students
Public
Grades K-8
617 Students
Public
Grades K-8
609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
740 Students
Twin Palms Continuation School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Joe Wine Recreation Center
- Miller Community Park
- Todd Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.