At a Glance
Median Income
$79,071
$38,709 per capita
Home Value
$811,000
Zillow: $835,327
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
535/100K
642/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Imperial Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Imperial Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Imperial Beach a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Imperial Beach residents earn a median household income of $79,071 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,709. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Imperial Beach is $811,000 , 188% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $835,327. Median rent is $1,914/month, with 34.6% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Imperial Beach reports 535 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 642/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Imperial Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Imperial Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population25,897
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density6,037/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,071
Per Capita$38,709
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
F
Home Value$811,000
Rent$1,914
Ownership30.7%
Zillow$835,327
Housing Units10,119
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent535/100K
Property642/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault463/100K
Burglary28/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries88
Did You Know?
Imperial Beach was founded in 1887.
The median home in Imperial Beach was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.