Descanso, California
Quick Statistics
Descanso is a community in San Diego County, California, home to about 1,590 people spread across 19.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,052 a year, and a typical home is worth about $662,600. About 20.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Descanso ranks number 949 of 1,570 in population, number 437 in median household income, number 544 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Descanso typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pine Valley, CA | 7.1 mi. | 1,786 |
| 2. | Alpine, CA | 7.7 mi. | 15,180 |
| 3. | Mount Laguna, CA | 11.8 mi. | 93 |
| 4. | Harbison Canyon, CA | 12.5 mi. | 4,328 |
| 5. | San Diego Country Estates, CA | 13.4 mi. | 10,223 |
| 6. | Julian, CA | 14.3 mi. | 1,751 |
| 7. | Crest, CA | 14.7 mi. | 2,775 |
| 8. | Lakeside, CA | 16.1 mi. | 22,447 |
What is the population of Descanso, California?
Descanso has a population of about 1,590 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Descanso, California in?
Descanso is located in San Diego County, California.
What is the median home value in Descanso, California?
The median home value in Descanso is about $662,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Descanso, California?
The median personal income in Descanso is about $44,052 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Descanso, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in San Diego County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Descanso, California?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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