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Calipatria, California

city · Imperial County

At a glance

6,548
Population
$197,200
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$272,798
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$919/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$53,299
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
14.9 min
Average commute
82.6%
Homes with broadband
69.37%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services3% above
Utilities12% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost20% below
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 college84 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates59.6%
College graduates4.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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