El Centro, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
El Centro, CA
At a Glance
How El Centro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Centro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is El Centro a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
El Centro residents earn a median household income of $56,093 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,781. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% 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 El Centro is $291,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,564. Median rent is $992/month, with 30.4% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
El Centro reports 347 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,380/100K. The murder rate is 4.6/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in El Centro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Centro 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 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.