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Imperial, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
20,943
Population
3,319/sq mi density
$83,214
Median Income
$28,599 per capita
$344,700
Home Value
$430,863 Zillow
$1,396
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
28
Violent Crime/100K
310 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,214 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$344,700 home value, $1,396/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
28 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$344,700
22% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,396/mo
20% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,295
Median year built: 2000
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$344,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$430,863
Median Sale Price
$499,000
Median List Price
$523,880
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$939/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,362/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,845/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,285/mo
Census median rent:
$1,396/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
16 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
11.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2000
Average age of housing stock: 26 years
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $344,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,863 |
| Median Sale Price | $499,000 |
| Median List Price | $523,880 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,396 |
| FMR Studio | $939 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,038 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,362 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,845 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,285 |
Market
| Days on Market | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,295 |
| Median Year Built | 2000 |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |