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Imperial, California

city · Imperial County

At a glance

21,430
Population
$360,900
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$445,376
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,255/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$90,195
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
2.59%
Locations with fiber available
8.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 108 — 8% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities5% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost0% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college78 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates83%
College graduates22.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Imperial Economic Development
City of Imperial provides municipal government services to residents and businesses, with contact details and office locations to reach city departments, staff, and municipal services.
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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