Yucca Mesa, Joshua Tree, CA
Yucca Mesa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Yucca Mesa, Joshua Tree, 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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Yucca Mesa Neighborhood Overview
Yucca Mesa is a neighborhood in Joshua Tree, California, characterized by a strong sense of ownership and a relatively affordable housing market within the region. The median home value stands at $271,600, with the typical home offering about 1,250 square feet of living space. This price point, combined with a homeownership rate of 68.0%, indicates a community where owning a home is an attainable goal for many residents. The mortgage market activity is robust, with 995 total loan originations in the most recent HMDA data, dominated by 725 conventional loans, supplemented by 168 FHA and 85 VA loans, reflecting diverse financing paths for buyers.
The neighborhood's financial profile shows a median household income of $50,729, which aligns with the local housing costs. For renters, who make up 31.9% of households, the median gross rent is $1,183 per month. This balance between owned and rented housing contributes to the area's character as a Main market tier community. Yucca Mesa offers a more settled, residential atmosphere compared to some busier parts of the High Desert, appealing to those seeking space and a stake in the community.
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Yucca Mesa Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $272K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $51K |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.7% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92284 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 995 |
| VA Loan Originations | 85 |
| VA Loan Share | 8.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $353K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 725 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 168 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Yucca Mesa, Joshua Tree
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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 2026-06-01