Twentynine Palms, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.8

C-

out of 100

Overview

Twentynine Palms is a California city with a population of approximately 28,734, part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $252,058. Median household income is $51,392.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,734 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $252,058 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $51,392 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.7 minutes
  • Part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,734

Source: Census ACS

$252,058

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$51,392

Source: Census ACS

14.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

18

Source: Walk Score

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Bernardino County (county-level results)

48%
50%
Democrat 362,114
Republican 378,416
Leans R+2.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 81.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 88.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 18/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.8

Location

Twentynine Palms, CA (34.1455, -116.0601)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.