At a Glance
Median Income
$50,021
$20,185 per capita
Home Value
$281,700
Zillow: $394,080
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
585/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.0% smoking rate
How Calexico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calexico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calexico a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calexico residents earn a median household income of $50,021 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,185. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% 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 Calexico is $281,700 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,080. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Calexico reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 585/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Calexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calexico has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.
Data Overview
People
Population38,476
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density4,543/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born43.7%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,021
Per Capita$20,185
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
B
Home Value$281,700
Rent$1,049
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$394,080
Housing Units11,370
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property585/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault110/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain2.5 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Calexico was founded in 1908.
The median home in Calexico was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
43.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.