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Desert Hills

Arizona · 2,764 residents · 4.306 sq mi
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Desert Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,150. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $191,600. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,764
+27%since 2000
from 2,183 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 507 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.8
+19%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Desert Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,150
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,678 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,089
+194%since 2000
from $14,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,600
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+84%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,942)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(203)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(491)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,238)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(352)
Asian1%(29)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score34.7%(960)
Diversity Score
35
+54%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Hills, Arizona?

Desert Hills, Arizona has about 2,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desert Hills, Arizona?

The typical household in Desert Hills, Arizona earns about $50,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Hills, Arizona expensive?

In Desert Hills, Arizona, the median home is worth about $191,600, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Hills, Arizona?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Hills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Hills, Arizona?

About 5.4% of people in Desert Hills, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Desert Hills, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Desert Hills, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,082 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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