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Mojave

City in California, United States

Overview

Mojave is a small desert town in California, known primarily as a gateway to the Mojave Desert and for its Air & Space Port. Often serving as a stopover for travelers, it has a unique, laid-back vibe with nods to aviation and history.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.05°, -118.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
58
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
15.8°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-6.7°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
217 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
69 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
MHV
Distance
2 km

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 15 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 65/100.

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