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Salton City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
Salton City, CA
At a Glance
How Salton City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salton City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Salton City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Salton City residents earn a median household income of $36,915 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,503. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% 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 Salton City is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,754. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 41.0% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Salton City reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 177/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Salton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salton City has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.