Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
11%
Imperial, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,206
Population
21,908
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A growing city within minutes of Mexico and more
Suburban
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Affordable
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Peaceful
Located about 19 miles north of Mexicali, Imperial is a growing city with a small-town atmosphere. Imperial is home to the California Mid-Winter Fairgrounds, the site of the annual California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta as well as a host of year-round barbecues, car shows, concerts, and festivals.
Imperial is largely residential, offering a variety of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in peaceful suburban neighborhoods. The city is within driving distance of numerous outdoor destinations, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, North Algodones Wilderness Area, and the Salton Sea. Amenities like the Imperial Valley Mall and Pioneers Museum are also within close proximity.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,043
Average: $90,896
Education
3,445
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,078
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Imperial has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Imperial, CA is $1,206 for one bedroom, and $1,596 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Imperial has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,206/month
850 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Imperial, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
838 Students
Public
Grades K-5
838 Students
Public
Grades K-5
760 Students
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,116 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,116 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,439 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,439 Students
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Public
Grades 9-12
28 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.