Desert Hills, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,910 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,523 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$387 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,106 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mohave County
3
Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area
3
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mohave County
5
Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area
5
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 50
Feb 1 0 53
Mar 1 0 59
Apr 0 0 66
May 0 0 76
Jun 0 0 84
Jul 1 0 90
Aug 1 0 89
Sep 1 0 82
Oct 1 0 70
Nov 1 0 58
Dec 1 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, AZ State Senate District 30, AZ State House District 30, AZ
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Schools

Nautilus Elementary School
3 miles, S • 3.7 star
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Havasuonline
4 miles, S
Havasupai Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Charles of Italy Beauty College
5 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Havasu Regional Medical Center
5 miles, S • 3.2 star
La Paz Regional Hospital
29 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

McCarran International Airport
115 miles, N • 4.6 star
Palm Springs International Airport
131 miles, W • 1.9 star
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