At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$22,831 per capita
Home Value
$268,800
Zillow: $342,639
Median Rent
$797/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
1,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
66.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holtville residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,831. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% 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 Holtville is $268,800 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,639. Median rent is $797/month, with 26.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Holtville reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,033/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Holtville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
66.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holtville has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,606
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4,918/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$22,831
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$268,800
Rent$797
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$342,639
Housing Units1,722
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent207/100K
Property1,033/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain2.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation-10 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+66.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Holtville was founded in 1908.
The median home in Holtville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% 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.