Desert Knolls, Apple Valley, CA
Desert Knolls — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Knolls, 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 Neighborhood Overview
Desert Knolls is a neighborhood in Apple Valley, California, primarily within the 92307 ZIP code. The housing market here presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 68.3%. The median home value is $356,600, with homes averaging approximately 1,550 square feet in size. The rental market is also active, with a median gross rent of $1,297 per month, representing a renter-occupied rate of 31.7%.
The neighborhood's financial profile is supported by a median household income of $71,450. Recent mortgage activity shows robust lending, with 1,166 total loan originations. The majority of these were conventional loans (728), followed by FHA loans (353) and VA loans (83). This lending mix, alongside its classification as a Luxury market tier, indicates a neighborhood attracting a range of buyers, including those utilizing government-backed programs and those seeking conventional financing for higher-value properties.
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Desert Knolls 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 | Luxury |
| 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, Apple Valley
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Desert Knolls
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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