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Calexico, California

city · Imperial County

At a glance

38,585
Population
$313,600
Median home value (all homes)
3% above U.S. median
$398,191
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,093/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$49,783
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
25.8 min
Average commute
90.5%
Homes with broadband
1.48%
Locations with fiber available
19.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 104 — 4% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities15% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost38% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college82 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates64.5%
College graduates18.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Calexico Economic Development
Official City of Calexico government site providing information about city governance, departments, and boards and commissions, including an Economic Development/Financial Advisory Commission.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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