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Imperial, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
Imperial, CA
At a Glance
How Imperial Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Imperial's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Imperial a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Imperial residents earn a median household income of $83,214 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,599. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% 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 Imperial is $344,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,863. Median rent is $1,396/month, with 30.6% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Imperial reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 310/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Imperial hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Imperial has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.