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Twentynine Palms, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Twentynine Palms.

Population: 30,190 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Twentynine Palms, CA is $247,324 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,500 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,470/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,324

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$247,324
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
+5.3%
10-year appreciation
+129.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$295,397
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,500
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$194
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
255
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
224
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,470/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,336/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.3 : 1
Schools include
Oasis Elementary, Palm Vista Elementary, Twentynine Palms Elementary, Twentynine Palms High, Twentynine Palms Junior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · landslide: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
96
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.5°F
Average high
85.5°F
Average low
63.5°F
Annual precipitation
3.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
77
Days with Good air quality
46
Days with Moderate air quality
209
Days with Unhealthy air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,314
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Joshua Tree National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Iron Mountain Pumping Plant Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER, NH Twentynine Palms, JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,936 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
34.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,657
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
710,949
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,240

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Twentynine PalmsState medianUS median
Typical home value$247,324$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$255,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,470/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,657$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Twentynine Palms, CA?
$247,324.
What is the median sale price in Twentynine Palms, CA?
$255,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Typical rent: $1,470/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave.
Is Twentynine Palms, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 96 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Twentynine Palms, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Twentynine Palms, CA?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Twentynine Palms, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 77. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Twentynine Palms

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