Holtville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,606 Population 4,918/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $22,831 per capita
$268,800 Home Value $357,352 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
36 Violent Crime/100K 451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$268,800 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Holtville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,438
16% below
$22,831 per capita
Home Value
$268,800
5% below
Zillow: $357,352
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
91% below
451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
66.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
95%
Rent
69%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
267%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holtville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 9.6% (167% 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 $357,352. 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 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 451/100K.

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 (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

Population5,606
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4,918/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born41.2%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$22,831
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A
Home Value$268,800
Rent$797
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$357,352
Housing Units1,722
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent36/100K
Property451/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
41.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.