At a Glance
Median Income
$73,250
$32,580 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
Zillow: $287,750
Median Rent
$961/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.9% smoking rate
How Holtville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holtville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holtville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holtville residents earn a median household income of $73,250 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,580. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,787 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holtville is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,750. Median rent is $961/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
19.2% of adults in Holtville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holtville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,700
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,250
Per Capita$32,580
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$3,118M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$961
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$287,750
Housing Units2,109
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation346 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Holtville was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.