Bombay Beach, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 474/sq mi density
$25,968 Median Income $11,929 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $258,145 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,968 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bombay Beach, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,968
65% below
$11,929 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
67% below
Zillow: $258,145
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
48.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Bombay Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bombay Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
393%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bombay Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bombay Beach residents earn a median household income of $25,968 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,929. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bombay Beach is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,145. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

10.3% of adults in Bombay Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bombay Beach has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$25,968
Per Capita$11,929
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty48.7%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$258,145
Housing Units300
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain2.6 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-216 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Bombay Beach was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.