Wardman Heights, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Wardman Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Wardman Heights, 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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Wardman Heights Neighborhood Overview
Wardman Heights is a neighborhood in Desert Hot Springs, California, primarily within the 92240 ZIP code. It presents a mid-range market tier with a balanced mix of homeowners and renters. The homeownership rate stands at 52.6%, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 47.4%, indicating a diverse residential community.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $272,600, with the average home size around 1,200 square feet. The median gross rent is $1,277 per month. Recent mortgage activity, with 696 total HMDA originations, shows a strong reliance on conventional loans (415 originations), followed by FHA loans (235 originations) and VA loans (41 originations). The median household income in the area is $48,469.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 21 neighborhoods in Desert Hot Springs.
Wardman Heights 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 Wardman Heights, Desert Hot Springs
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Wardman 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 2026-06-24