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Desert Shores
City in California, United States
Overview
Desert Shores is a quiet, unincorporated community bordering the Salton Sea in Southern California. Known for its tranquil desert landscapes and quirky local history, it offers a glimpse of small-town living with easy access to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.40°, -116.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
30.6°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
47.7°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
188 mm
Internet Speed
165 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAS
Distance
20 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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.
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