Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Desert Hot Springs Highlands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs Highlands Neighborhood Overview
Desert Hot Springs Highlands is a neighborhood within the city of Desert Hot Springs, California, primarily served by the 92240 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced housing market, categorized as Mid-Range, with a median home value of $272,600. The neighborhood shows a relatively even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 52.6% and a renter-occupied rate of 47.4%. The median gross rent is $1,277 per month, offering a more affordable rental alternative in the region.
The local housing market is active, with 696 total loan originations recorded. Conventional loans were the most common financing method with 415 originations, followed by 235 FHA loans, indicating significant first-time or lower-down-payment buyer activity. There were also 41 VA loan originations. The average home size is approximately 1,200 square feet, and the median household income is $48,469, which aligns with the area's accessible home prices and rental costs, shaping the neighborhood's economic profile.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 21 neighborhoods in Desert Hot Springs.
Desert Hot Springs Highlands Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $273K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $48K |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.5% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92240 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 696 |
| VA Loan Originations | 41 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $359K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 415 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 235 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Hot Springs Highlands, Desert Hot Springs
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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 2026-05-29