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Calipatria, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,549 Population 1,756/sq mi density
$52,672 Median Income $10,640 per capita
$172,900 Home Value $258,145 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 177 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,672 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$172,900 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Calipatria, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,672
30% below
$10,640 per capita
Home Value
$172,900
39% below
Zillow: $258,145
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
7% below
177/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
59.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Calipatria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
61%
Rent
79%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calipatria a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calipatria residents earn a median household income of $52,672 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,640. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% 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 Calipatria is $172,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,145. Median rent is $917/month, with 26.6% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Calipatria reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 177/100K.

Education

3.4% of adults in Calipatria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 59.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calipatria has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population6,549
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,756/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,672
Per Capita$10,640
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,900
Rent$917
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$258,145
Housing Units1,431
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent353/100K
Property177/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation-165 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+59.8%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute15 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Calipatria was founded in 1919.
The median home in Calipatria was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.