Desert Knolls Heights, Apple Valley, CA
Desert Knolls Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Knolls Heights, Apple Valley, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Desert Knolls Heights Neighborhood Overview
Desert Knolls Heights is a neighborhood in Apple Valley, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 92307. The area presents a mid-range market tier, characterized by a strong majority of homeowners, with a homeownership rate of 68.3%. This is complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 31.7%, indicating a stable mix of residents. The local housing market is active, with recent mortgage data showing 1,166 total loan originations, primarily driven by 728 conventional loans and 353 FHA loans, alongside 83 VA loans.
The housing market snapshot for Desert Knolls Heights shows a median home value of $356,600, with the average home offering approximately 1,550 square feet of living space. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,297 per month. The financial profile of the neighborhood is supported by a median household income of $71,450, which aligns with the area's mid-range market positioning and helps sustain its residential stability and demand for homeownership.
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Desert Knolls Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $357K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $71K |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92307 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,166 |
| VA Loan Originations | 83 |
| VA Loan Share | 7.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $421K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 728 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 353 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Knolls Heights, Apple Valley
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Knolls Heights
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-27