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Moving to Hesperia

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

100,141

Median age 32.9

Median household income

$68,971

Median rent

$1,566/mo

Median home value

$366,800

Schools

33

8 districts

Summer high / winter low

97° / 35°

Pros

  • Property taxes are low: about 0.65% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 12% below the US median ($68,971).
  • Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Hesperia?

Hesperia spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $359,700 to $454,100 by zip.

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Life in Hesperia

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Questions

Is Hesperia a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.65% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in April, May, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 12% below the US median ($68,971). Hot summers: August highs average 97°F.

How much do I need to earn to live in Hesperia?

The median household earns $68,971. Rent at the median ($1,566/month) is about 27% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $62,640 a year.

How many schools are in Hesperia?

33 public and private schools across 8 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Hesperia?

Highs average 97°F in August and lows 35°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, November.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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