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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Naomi

Top 5 things I love about Imperial Beach

Alright, I'm a 48-year-old graphic designer and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,914/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $811,000 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

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Daniel J.

Remote worker thinking about Imperial Beach

Hello, I'm a 32-year-old restaurant manager and Rent is about $1,914/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,071 in Imperial Beach. You can expect to pay around $1,914 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Nig...

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Landon Watson

Relocating to Imperial Beach, CA -pros and cons?

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $811,000, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $79,071, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 25,897, Imperial Beach is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $79,071 in Imperial Beach. The parks and o...

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Audrey B.

Freelancing from Imperial Beach -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $79,071, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $79,071 in Imperial Beach. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has...

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Liam Kelly

Grocery stores in Imperial Beach -recommendations?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $811,000 on average. With a population of 25,897, Imperial Beach is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable....

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David Carter

Moving to Imperial Beach for work -advice?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 17 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,914 for rent here. With a population of 25,897, Imperial Beach is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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Jack Miller

Most overrated things about Imperial Beach

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 23-year-old HR manager and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,897 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Imperial Beach sits at 261.0 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor a...

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Avery E.

Worst things about Imperial Beach nobody talks about

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Imperial Beach sits at 261.0 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Appreciate any input. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is su...

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Katherine Kelly

Starting a business in Imperial Beach?

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 6 years and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,897 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you...

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Lydia Brown

Unpopular opinion about Imperial Beach

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,914/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,914 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of...

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David Carter

Best kept secrets of Imperial Beach, CA

With a population of 25,897, Imperial Beach is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Audrey B.

Should I move to Imperial Beach or stay in Kansas City?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are With a population of 25,897, Imperial Beach is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $811,000 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 2...

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Daniel J.

Biggest downsides of living in Imperial Beach?

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $811,000, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

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Jack Miller

The good and bad of living in Imperial Beach

It's a a smaller city city with about 25,897 people. Rent is about $1,914/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is ...

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Avery E.

Just moved to Imperial Beach, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $79,071 in Imperial Beach. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Landon Watson

Career opportunities in Imperial Beach, CA

First post here. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $79,071 in Imperial Beach. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Naomi

Healthcare options in Imperial Beach?

First post here. Been living here since 2020. Median household income is $79,071, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Imperial Beach?

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Luna Jones

Things Imperial Beach needs to improve

Hey everyone, I'm originally from San Diego and You can expect to pay around $1,914 for rent here. Homes are going for about $811,000 on average. Median household income is $79,071, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a ...

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