salaryRent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes. Most households rent (62%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,200 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 158 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Twentynine Palms?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Twentynine Palms
| Size | Twentynine Palms | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $919 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,124 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,271 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,026 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Twentynine Palms overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Twentynine Palms, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Twentynine Palms
Life in Twentynine Palms
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Twentynine Palms?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $56 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $268,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Twentynine Palms, CA?
Renting in Twentynine Palms costs a median of about $1,805 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Twentynine Palms?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,200 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Twentynine Palms cheap or expensive?
Twentynine Palms is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.1% of the typical household income of $67,464. It ranks 158th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Twentynine Palms?
The median homeowner in Twentynine Palms pays $1,824 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Twentynine Palms more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Twentynine Palms?
The median home value in Twentynine Palms is $268,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
27,355 people live in Twentynine Palms. Numbers are typical (middle) values.