Census-designated place in California, United States

Joshua Tree

$334kMedian Home
357Days with 5+ hrs sun
78°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapCenter elevation2,736 ft
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Joshua Tree is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 6,489 at the 2020 census. At approximately 2,700 feet above sea level, Joshua Tree and its surrounding communities are located in the High Desert of California. The center of the business district in Joshua Tree is on California State Route 62.Wikipedia

The hot season is intense. Precipitation is limited through the year. The hottest stretch is likely to shape daily routines. The air stays fairly dry through the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

Intense hot seasonMild winter temperaturesDry year-round
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Joshua Tree, California
Latitude34.13°
Longitude-116.31°
Center elevation2,736 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,211/mo
Median rent
$334k
Median home price
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score at mapped location
63 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

34.13400, -116.31300 · Updated 2026-08-14

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School Rating
5.1/10
Internet
Fiber
0%
Cable
60%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
357
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

98% of the year
Avg High Temp
78°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Dry air
23% warm season / 40% cool season
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
4"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
51
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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dry air much of the year
Summer 23% · Winter 40% · Jun-Jan 21-44%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
85 days
per year with AQI > 100
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