Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Comprehensive retirement livability data for Desert Hot Springs, CA including safety, noise levels, healthcare access, and affordability metrics.
Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Desert Hot Springs — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level retiree ranking data for Desert Hot Springs, CA is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Desert Hot Springs as a whole.
Desert Hot Springs has a population of 32,386, a median household income of $45,863, and a median home value of $276,500, which is near the national average.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, DOT Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Desert Hot Springs at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level retiree data for Desert Hot Springs is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview of key retirement livability metrics.
Violent Crime
5.7 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Road Noise
N/A
Nat'l avg: 45 dBA
Air Quality
N/A
Nat'l avg: AQI 42
Median Home Value
$276,500
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Walk Score
N/A
Nat'l avg: 48/100
Median Income
$45,863
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
32,386
Median Rent
$1,240
Nat'l avg: $1,163
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Retiree Score, a composite livability index specifically designed for retirees. It prioritizes the factors that matter most for a comfortable, safe, and healthy retirement:
- Safety (Violent Crime)
- 25% weight
- Quiet Living (Road Noise)
- 20% weight
- Air Quality (AQI)
- 20% weight
- Affordability (Home Value)
- 20% weight
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 15% weight
Safety is weighted highest because personal security is the top concern for retirees. Quiet living and air quality reflect the importance of a healthy, peaceful environment. Affordability matters for those on fixed incomes, and walkability supports an active lifestyle without reliance on driving.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.