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Desert Center, CA
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Population: 288
Home Price: $112,500
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Overview
Desert Center is a village in the state of California with a population of 288. Desert Center has a desert hot and dry climate. There are mountains nearby so you can enjoy the smell of fresh air and inspiration to be active.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Retirees
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
Yes
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Desert Center, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Desert Center
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,231
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,583
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Desert Center
California
United States
Median Age
70.5
42.6
42.3
Gender
Desert Center
California
United States
Male
54.9%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
45.1%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Desert Center
California
United States
White
92.7%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.8%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.8%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Desert Center
California
United States
Median Home Price
$112,500
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,406
$801
Family Households
82.5%
82.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
7.1%
7.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
89.7%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
10.3%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Desert Center
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.9%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
12.9%
12.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.8%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.0%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.4%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Desert Center
California
United States
Mathematics
30.0%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
30.0%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Desert Center
California
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
161.8
40.7
Assault
NA
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Desert Center
California
United States
Burglary
NA
837.2
336.1
Theft
NA
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
588.1
167.1
Arson
NA
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Desert Center, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
cafe
racing
artifacts
creative
books
creative
award winning
tamarisk
cafe
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