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Imperial beach, CA

Imperial beach, CA.

Population: 25,741 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Imperial beach, CA is $844,215 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $763,000 after a median 93 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,938/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$844,215

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$844,215
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.5%
10-year appreciation
+77.6%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$877,076
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$763,000
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$560
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,938/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,790/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,720/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,500/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
South Bay Union, Sweetwater Union High
Schools include
Bayside STEAM Academy, Central Elementary, Imperial Beach Charter, Oneonta Elementary, VIP Village Preschool

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
61
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
322
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,697
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
85,934

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (10 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (NRS) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,727
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,281
Average weekly wage
$1,504
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,327

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Imperial beachState medianUS median
Median home value$844,215$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$763,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market93 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,938/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,727$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Imperial beach, CA?
$844,215.
What is the median sale price in Imperial beach, CA?
$763,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Imperial beach, CA?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in Imperial beach, CA?
Typical rent: $2,938/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Imperial beach, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is Imperial beach, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Imperial beach, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Imperial beach, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Imperial beach, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Imperial beach, CA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Imperial beach, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Imperial beach, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Imperial beach, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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