ZIP 92240 — Business Opportunities

Desert Hot Springs, CA · Local economy intelligence

Population

40,755

Median income

$48,469

Median age

35.0

Households

14,278

Top business opportunities in 92240

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Desert Hot Springs, CA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Flight School 100/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Toys & Games 99/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Prep School 99/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Gas Stations 96/100
~7.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Entrance 96/100
~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Parking Space 96/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Bicycle Parking 95/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Auto Repair 94/100
~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Auto Sales 94/100
~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Laundromats 93/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 92240.

Fast Food — 7 businesses
Schools — 6 businesses
Restaurants — 5 businesses
Park — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Pitch — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Pet Grooming — 1 businesses
Police — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	40,755
Households	14,278
Median household income	$48,469
Per capita income	$24,005
Median age	35.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	14.24%
% age 18–34	20.537%
% age 65+	9.513%
% renter-occupied	41.481%
Median home value	$272,600
Median gross rent	$1,277
Unemployment rate	7.216%

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