At a Glance
Median Income
$75,664
$21,349 per capita
Home Value
$284,300
Zillow: $398,819
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Heber Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heber's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heber a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heber residents earn a median household income of $75,664 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,349. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% 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 Heber is $284,300 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,819. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 33.2% 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 1999.
Education
23.4% of adults in Heber hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heber 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.
Data Overview
People
Population7,308
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density5,075/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born35.3%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,664
Per Capita$21,349
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,300
Rent$1,015
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$398,819
Housing Units2,087
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Heber was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
35.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.