Desert Hot Springs
City in California, United States
Overview
Desert Hot Springs is a unique desert oasis renowned for its natural hot and cold mineral springs, laid-back vibe, and sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Located just north of Palm Springs, it attracts visitors seeking rejuvenation and relaxation away from bigger tourist hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
32,512
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.96°, -116.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,900
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
127 mm
Internet Speed
1261 Mbps
Upload
982 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSP
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.