Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,085
Population
35,805
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Unwind in the healing waters of California’s Spa City
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Nicknamed “California’s Spa City,” Desert Hot Springs is known for its naturally occurring hot- and cold- water aquifers that contribute to the city’s award-winning drinking water and many boutique spas and resorts. Desert Hot Springs is home to the country’s largest collection of warm mineral springs.
Situated between San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, and Mount San Jacinto State Park, Desert Hot Springs offers plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation. Desert Hot Springs is proud of its past, with Cabot’s Pueblo Museum displaying a variety of artifacts detailing Native American history and culture.
The many amenities of Palm Springs are just a short drive from Desert Hot Springs. Easy access to Route 62 and I-10 makes getting around from Desert Hot Springs simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,924
Average: $57,193
Education
5,705
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,505
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Desert Hot Springs, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $678 for a studio, $1,085 for one bedroom, $1,271 for two bedrooms, and $927 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Desert Hot Springs has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,085/month
596 Sq Ft
House
$2,742/month
1,598 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Desert Hot Springs, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
664 Students
Public
Grades K-5
664 Students
Julius Corsini Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-5
779 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
749 Students
Desert Hot Springs High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,687 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,687 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Moorten Botanical Gardens
- Whitewater Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Palm Springs International
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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.