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Living in Twentynine Palms

Twentynine Palms is a city in the United States, with a population of 27,355 in July 2026. The city had 17 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,352 per month and the median home value was US$268,200. There were 5,591 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population25,939people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,428EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,188EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.93%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,194offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 25% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.26µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Twentynine Palms?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Twentynine Palms.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 38.2%, and the vacancy rate was 12.7% in July 2026. 53% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Twentynine Palms recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,352/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents996.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,349 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,188 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes211 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Twentynine Palms a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–60%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,388 of 25,939 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$62,554 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Twentynine Palms is 3.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income62,554 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet2.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet6.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,428 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,576 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate3.93 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Twentynine Palms?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,576 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,379of €2,810 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,810
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,349
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,379
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Twentynine Palms Salary needed to live in Twentynine Palms

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Twentynine Palms. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Twentynine Palms. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools17 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio237 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents5,591 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,823 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Twentynine Palms when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesTwentynine Palms highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Twentynine Palms highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Twentynine Palms1,194
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,194 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents440.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes108 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.88 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work13.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportTNP3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Twentynine Palms. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Twentynine Palms.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Twentynine Palms is 9.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.39 · Feb 19.56 · Mar 23.39 · Apr 27.28 · May 32.17 · Jun 37.44 · Jul 40 · Aug 39.28 · Sep 35.83 · Oct 29.28 · Nov 22 · Dec 16.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.44 · Feb 6.72 · Mar 9.61 · Apr 12.5 · May 17.17 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 25.22 · Aug 24.67 · Sep 20.72 · Oct 14.33 · Nov 8.33 · Dec 4.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 11.44 · Feb 13.17 · Mar 16.5 · Apr 19.89 · May 24.67 · Jun 29.5 · Jul 32.61 · Aug 32 · Sep 28.28 · Oct 21.78 · Nov 15.17 · Dec 10.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 12.7 · Feb 14.22 · Mar 8.89 · Apr 3.05 · May 1.27 · Jun 0 · Jul 10.16 · Aug 16.51 · Sep 8.64 · Oct 3.81 · Nov 4.83 · Dec 14.22 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading108.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.43 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites8 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation92 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature33.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.27 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Spring Valley ±1.4 °C. Elsewhere: Roquetas de Mar (Spain) ±3.8 °C, Elche (Spain) ±3.5 °C, Dos Hermanas (Spain) ±2.5 °C, Castellón de la Plana (Spain) ±3.8 °C, Dammam (Saudi Arabia) ±6.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,388 is not 3.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.83 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents2,388 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density170.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population25,939 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics26,211 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value268,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes38.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate72.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad8.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage71 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance5.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available96.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over14,841 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home8.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans94.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Twentynine Palms

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Indio as a Twentynine Palms alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 13.9% Indio vs 3.8% Twentynine Palms+262%
  • Residents: 94,269 Indio vs 25,939 Twentynine Palms+263%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,903 Indio vs €2,428 Twentynine Palms+20%
  • Unemployment: 4.8% Indio vs 3.9% Twentynine Palms+21%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,017 (2025) Indio vs 1,194 (2024) Twentynine Palmsno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Indio vs 10.0 km Twentynine Palms−40%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,576 Indio vs €3,576 Twentynine Palmssame level
Full comparisonMore about Indio

Plainfield as a Twentynine Palms alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2570 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,428 Twentynine Palms+99%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,194 Twentynine Palms−38%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.8% Twentynine Palms+59%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,939 Twentynine Palms+93%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,576 Twentynine Palms+13%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 9.3 µg/m³ Twentynine Palms−16%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.9% Twentynine Palms−4%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Twentynine Palms

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Joshua Tree 22.7 km away
Rent
1,151 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,232 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Twentynine Palms?

The median gross salary is 3,576 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Twentynine Palms?

The unemployment rate is 3.93 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Twentynine Palms?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Twentynine Palms?

Police recorded 1,194 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Twentynine Palms?

The published population is 25,939 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Twentynine Palms?

2,388 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Twentynine Palms a good place to live?

Twentynine Palms may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Twentynine Palms?

Joshua Tree is near Twentynine Palms. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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