Living in Imperial County, California

Imperial County is a county in California with a population of around 181,215, part of the El Centro, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are El Centro, Calexico, Brawley.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,372/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $328K. The county has a relatively high unemployment rate at 14.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 70°F) and extreme summer heat (highs around 104°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has earthquake risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Imperial County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 32 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.