Livability Score

49
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo and Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (7) F
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Castañeda's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Guy Tedesco Park
Park
Hot Springs Park
Park
Wardman Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Mission Springs Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Shops (3) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Desert Hot Springs.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
West @ Pierson
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 112/100 - which is 20% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Desert Hot Springs crime rates are 2,205 per 100k, which is 22% lower than California
Property Crime
1,540 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
665 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Desert Hot Springs is $37,818 - which is 41% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$37,818
F
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
D-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Riverside County Fire Department Station #37
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Riverside County Fire Department Station #36
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B+

Desert Hot Springs home prices are $218,000 - which is 47% lower than California
Home Price
$218,000
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
34%
A+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Desert Hot Springs graduation rate is 63% - which is 21% lower than California
School Test Scores
26%
F
High School Grad. Rates
63%
F
Elementary Schools (7) F
Bella Vista Elementary
Cabot Yerxa Elementary
Desert Springs Middle
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
Painted Hills Middle
Bubbling Wells Elementary
Julius Corsini Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Desert Hot Springs High
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ratings B

Desert Hot Springs has an overall rating of 71% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Desert Hot Springs Area Facts

  • Desert Hot Springs has a Livability Score of 49/100, which is considered poor
  • Desert Hot Springs crime rates are 22% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is 20% lower than the California average
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Best kept secret 4 rating By notsobad ( Apr 04, 2013) Desert Hot Springs is simply not as bad as many think. We've been there two years with no issues or problem. Recently we have had a couple security cameras stolen from our house but the thief was just a young punk and he was so incompetent we have a full, clear picture of his fac ...Read More e which we have passed along to the police. Being right by the mountains is awesome. We do not regret buying there. Would like to see more restaurants and shopping but slowly new developments are being completed. Love seeing all the police. Feels safe and secure. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Desert Hot Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Guy Tedesco Park
      Hot Springs Park
      Wardman Park
      Veteran's Memorial Park
      Mission Springs Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo and Museum

      Food & Drink

      Carl's Jr.
      Domino's
      KFC
      Castañeda's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Del Taco

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Desert Hot Springs? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Desert Hot Springs.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Desert Hot Springs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors