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Death Valley, CA

Death Valley, CA.

Population: 725 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
avalanche, heatWave, earthquake

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
93.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
1.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
90
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Death Valley National Park (17 mi)
Nearest airport
Indian Ranch Road Landing Strip (14 mi)
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$805
Households with broadband internet
3.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,377
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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