Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Calexico
Calexico, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$649
Population
37,430
Renter Mix
50% Rent
The “International Gateway City” is a gem of the Imperial Valley
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Calexico is a small city in the Southern California desert, located directly across the border from Mexicali, Mexico. The city’s location right on the border imbues the community with a heavy dose of Mexican culture, and also makes it a thriving international business hub. Most of the business activity in Calexico is clustered along Imperial Boulevard, especially near the border crossing; this is where you’ll find most of the shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment options in town. San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley Campus operates just north of Downtown, with the surrounding neighborhoods offering terrific rental options for students, faculty, and staff members.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,810
Average: $77,153
Education
5,282
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,274
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Calexico, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Calexico, CA is $649 for one bedroom, and $773 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calexico has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$649/month
636 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Calexico, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
765 Students
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
765 Students
Public
Grades K-5
617 Students
Public
Grades K-5
617 Students
Public
Grades K-5
625 Students
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
William Moreno Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,746 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,746 Students
Aurora High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
96 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.