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Imperial Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
25,897
Population
6,037/sq mi density
$79,071
Median Income
$38,709 per capita
$811,000
Home Value
$835,065 Zillow
$1,914
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
1,200 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,071 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$811,000 home value, $1,914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$811,000
188% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
65% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
30.7%
53% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,119
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$811,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$835,065
Median Sale Price
$689,500
Median List Price
$939,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
30.7%
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,914/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,758/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
16 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
11.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$604
Active Inventory
59
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
30.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $811,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $835,065 |
| Median Sale Price | $689,500 |
| Median List Price | $939,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $604 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,914 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,758 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.9% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 59 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $604 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 30.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,119 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |