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Is Hesperia a Good Place to Live? Hesperia, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hesperia ranks #1235 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #237 of 256 mid-size cities and #172 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #28 of 205), and trails on long commutes (42.9 min, #256 of 256) and high unemployment (6.5%, #229 of 241).
Hesperia by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hesperia's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Hesperia?
Hesperia's cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,590/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $462,029, 40% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Hesperia | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 106.4#993 of 1,308 | 113 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $462,029#751 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,229/mo#809 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $409,000#806 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,590/mo#783 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 5.7x#982 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 26.4%#1117 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Hesperia housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Hesperia is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Hesperia safe?
Hesperia recorded 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 24% above the US rate of 373 and 5% above California's 440. That ranks #796 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #160 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hesperia Police Department. Property crime runs 1,170 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Hesperia | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 463#796 of 1,083 | 440 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 1,170#297 of 1,083 | 2,490 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Hesperia?
The median household in Hesperia earns $72,160, 6% below the US figure of $76,827 and 21% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 6.5% (US 4.2%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Hesperia | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $72,160#779 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 6.5%#1005 of 1,058 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 16.9%#974 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +0.4%#435 of 1,132 | +0.2% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Hesperia?
The median resident of Hesperia is 32.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 11.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1293 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hesperia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 32.7 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 11.9%#1293 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 67.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Hesperia's schools and health?
Hesperia's 26 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.2 students per teacher and $16,042 spent per pupil. 36% of adults are obese and 13.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Hesperia | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 93%#172 of 1,063 | 85% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 24.2#1147 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $16,042#477 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 36%#866 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.2%#979 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 19.7%#1141 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 16.8%#1136 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 23,960 students are enrolled in Hesperia's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hesperia?
The average commute in Hesperia is 42.9 minutes (California 25.2); 0.3% of workers take transit and 9.2% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hesperia scores 9.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.1°F and winters 48.6°F, with 7.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hesperia | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 42.9 min#1310 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 29.5%#1307 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 78% | 68.4% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.7% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 9.2% | 13.6% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 9.6#729 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.2 | 36.6 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 61.9 | 38.8 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 69.1 | 41.7 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 75 | 45.7 | 0.5 |
| May | 82.3 | 52.5 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 91.8 | 59.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 96.8 | 65 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 97 | 65 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 91.4 | 60.9 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 51.2 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 67.4 | 41.8 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 59 | 35.2 | 1.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hesperia 2e.
| Measure | Hesperia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 63.6°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 79.1°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 48.6°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 7.9 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Hesperia 2e.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hesperia?
San Bernardino County's air had a median air quality index of 77, and 13% of measured days were rated good; 110 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Bernardino County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide, with expected yearly losses of 0.47% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Hesperia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 77#1108 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 110#1124 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.47%#1263 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for San Bernardino County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, San Bernardino County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.16% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.22% | 97% of counties |
| Landslide | 0.0018% | 97% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.033% | 93% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Hesperia compare with similar-size cities?
Hesperia is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #237 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 100,775.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia, CAPop. 100,775 | #1235 | 43.3 | $72,160 | $1,590/mo | 463 | 42.9 min |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #547 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 | 17.2 min |
| Carmel, INPop. 101,651 | #17 | 73.1 | $141,505 | $1,712/mo | 51 | 24.6 min |
| New Bedford, MAPop. 100,998 | #849 | 52.5 | $56,981 | $1,137/mo | 345 | 24.7 min |
| Davenport, IAPop. 100,913 | #1020 | 49.7 | $66,200 | $978/mo | 652 | 19.4 min |
| Albany, NYPop. 100,492 | #700 | 54.9 | $61,986 | $1,216/mo | 832 | 20 min |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #346 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 | 21.2 min |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #1169 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 | 18.4 min |
| San Angelo, TXPop. 99,674 | #701 | 54.9 | $65,864 | $1,153/mo | 287 | 19.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Hesperia compare with the rest of California?
Hesperia ranks #172 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.3 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 21% below the California median. Violent crime is 5% above the statewide rate. Homes are 40% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| El Cajon, CAPop. 104,449 | … #168 | 44.0 | $67,511 | $1,856/mo | 457 |
| Antioch, CAPop. 116,477 | #169 | 43.8 | $97,465 | $2,278/mo | 762 |
| Madera, CAPop. 67,831 | #170 | 43.6 | $63,933 | $1,353/mo | 432 |
| Delano, CAPop. 51,679 | #171 | 43.4 | $67,010 | $1,199/mo | 331 |
| Hesperia, CAPop. 100,775 | #172 | 43.3 | $72,160 | $1,590/mo | 463 |
| Hawthorne, CAPop. 85,191 | #173 | 43.2 | $75,848 | $1,782/mo | 571 |
| Lynwood, CAPop. 64,578 | #174 | 43.2 | $74,844 | $1,652/mo | 743 |
| Huntington Park, CAPop. 53,108 | #175 | 43.2 | $59,996 | $1,505/mo | 510 |
| Stockton, CAPop. 322,326 | #176 | 42.6 | $79,907 | $1,577/mo | 1,029 |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Hesperia among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Hesperia's score calculated?
Hesperia scores 43.3 out of 100, #1235 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hesperia. Similar-size median 52.9.
36.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Hesperia's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
69.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hesperia. Similar-size median 53.8.
42.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hesperia's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
49.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Hesperia's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
57.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hesperia. Similar-size median 51.2.
40.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Hesperia. Similar-size median 42.1.
36.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hesperia. Similar-size median 50.1.
14.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hesperia's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
45.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
2.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Hesperia's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Hesperia has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Hesperia
Is Hesperia, CA a good place to live?
Hesperia ranks #1235 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #237 of 256 mid-size cities and #172 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (93%, #28 of 205), and trails on long commutes (42.9 min, #256 of 256) and high unemployment (6.5%, #229 of 241).
What is the cost of living in Hesperia?
Hesperia's cost of living index is 106.4, 6% above the US level of 100 and #993 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,590/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $462,029, 40% below the typical California home ($764,158).
What is the crime rate in Hesperia?
Hesperia recorded 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 24% above the US rate of 373 and 5% above California's 440. That ranks #796 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #160 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hesperia Police Department. Property crime runs 1,170 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Hesperia?
The median household in Hesperia earns $72,160, 6% below the US figure of $76,827 and 21% below California ($91,905). Unemployment is 6.5% (US 4.2%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Hesperia?
Median rent in Hesperia is $1,590/mo (Census), #783 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,229/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 26.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hesperia?
Zillow's typical home value in Hesperia is $462,029, up 1.8% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $409,000.
How are the public schools in Hesperia?
Hesperia's 26 public schools graduate 93% of students in four years (California 85%), with 24.2 students per teacher and $16,042 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hesperia?
The average commute is 42.9 minutes, #1310 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 29.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hesperia?
Hesperia averages 63.6°F over the year, 79.1°F in summer and 48.6°F in winter, with 7.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hesperia walkable?
Hesperia scores 9.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Hesperia at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts San Bernardino County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide, with expected yearly losses of 0.47% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hesperia?
San Bernardino County's air had a median air quality index of 77, and 13% of measured days were rated good; 110 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Hesperia?
Hesperia has 100,775 residents. The median resident of Hesperia is 32.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 11.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1293 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hesperia compare with the rest of California?
Hesperia ranks #172 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 43.3 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 21% below the California median. Violent crime is 5% above the statewide rate. Homes are 40% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Hesperia?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hesperia's population of 100,775 are St. George, UT (#547 overall), Carmel, IN (#17 overall), New Bedford, MA (#849 overall), Davenport, IA (#1020 overall), and Albany, NY (#700 overall). Hesperia is #1235.