How old are the homes in Joshua Tree, CA?

Name: Age of homes in Joshua Tree, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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49.1% (±10.4 points) of the homes in Joshua Tree, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

0.8% were built before 1940.

2.9% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 49.1% (±10.4 points)
Built before 1940: 0.8%
Built 2010 or later: 2.9%

When the homes in Joshua Tree were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Joshua Tree	San Bernardino County	California	United States
2020 or later	1.3% (±1.7 points)	1.6%	1.3%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	1.6% (±1.4 points)	6.1%	6.5%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	15.2% (±5.9 points)	14.7%	11.2%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	3.9% (±2.1 points)	12.2%	10.1%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	28.9% (±5.5 points)	22.4%	14.9%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	16.4% (±6.1 points)	15.7%	16.8%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	12.7% (±5.4 points)	9.4%	12.5%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	14.7% (±5.3 points)	10.5%	12.4%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	4.5% (±3.5 points)	3.5%	5.4%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	0.8% (±0.8 points)	3.8%	8.9%	11.7%

In Joshua Tree, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (42.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (56.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

In San Bernardino County, Joshua Tree ranks 26 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 647 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (32.7%) and the share built before 1980 (49.1%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Joshua Tree

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Joshua Tree
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Joshua Tree	—	49.1% (±10.4 points)	—
Yucca Valley	6.2 mi	54.9% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Homestead Valley	12 mi	67.5% (±12.0 points)	Higher
Twentynine Palms	14 mi	39.4% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Morongo Valley	15 mi	64.8% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
Desert Edge	16 mi	45.0% (±8.3 points)	Not measurably different
Sky Valley	16 mi	28.6% (±8.2 points)	Lower
Garnet	17 mi	21.7% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Desert Hot Springs	17 mi	32.6% (±4.2 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sky Valley, CA (28.6%), Garnet, CA (21.7%), Desert Hot Springs, CA (32.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Homestead Valley, CA (67.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across San Bernardino County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
20	Wrightwood	55.0% (±12.5 points)
21	Yucca Valley	54.9% (±6.9 points)
22	Yucaipa	54.2% (±4.8 points)
23	Needles	51.8% (±11.2 points)
24	Colton	51.5% (±4.5 points)
25	Ontario	49.8% (±2.2 points)
26	Joshua Tree	49.1% (±10.4 points)
27	Mentone	47.9% (±11.1 points)
28	Rialto	44.0% (±3.0 points)
29	Highland	43.7% (±4.4 points)
30	Loma Linda	42.5% (±5.7 points)
31	Twentynine Palms	39.4% (±5.1 points)
32	Chino	37.7% (±2.6 points)

Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Joshua Tree is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Joshua Tree

How old are most homes in Joshua Tree?

49.1% of homes in Joshua Tree, CA were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Joshua Tree need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 32.7% and 49.1% of homes in Joshua Tree were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Joshua Tree?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joshua Tree CDP, California

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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