Cost of Living in Hesperia, CA
Population 100,141 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hesperia is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 44 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($367,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access. At 9.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hesperia
The median home value in Hesperia is $366,800 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,566/month, 19% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,971/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Hesperia has a cost of living index of 120 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% more expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hesperia, CA?
Hesperia has a cost index of 120 (100 = national average). It is 20% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hesperia, CA?
The median gross rent in Hesperia is $1,566 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hesperia?
The median home value in Hesperia is $366,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hesperia?
The median household income in Hesperia is $68,971 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hesperia, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hesperia is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Hesperia, CA affordable?
Hesperia is above average in cost of living, with an index of 120 — about 20% higher than the national average.
Hesperia at a Glance
- Population
- 100,141
- Median Income
- $68,971
- Home Value
- $366,800
- Median Rent
- $1,566/mo
- Unemployment
- 9.7%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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