El Centro, CA 92243 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

El Centro, CA—92243

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$386,000

8.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,900

19.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$1,500

10.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

1.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

1.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,950

12.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — El Centro, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in El Centro, CA is $386,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.1%. This indicates that home prices in El Centro, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$386,000	8.1%
Single Family	$390,000	8.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — El Centro, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in El Centro, CA is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of -10.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in El Centro, CA is studios: $2,790, 1-bedrooms: $985, 2-bedrooms: $1,490, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in El Centro, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 34.9% and 25.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,730
Studio Rent	$925	$2,790
1 Bed Rent	$950	$985
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,490
3 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$2,450	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.8%

1 Bedroom

24.6%

2 Bedrooms

34.9%

3 Bedrooms

25.3%

4 Bedrooms

6.0%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — El Centro, CA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in El Centro, CA is 50. This is a decrease of -6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$440,000	-4.0%
Listing Count	60	-23.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	-23.0%
Days on Market	50	-6.0%

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Demographics — El Centro, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, El Centro, CA has a population of 48,600, which has decreased by -3.8% over the past 5 years. El Centro, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	48,600	-3.8%
% Under 18	29.6%	2.4%
% Seniors	13.2%	1.5%
% WFH	4.7%	4.4%
% w/ College Degree	16.2%	-6.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, El Centro, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 84.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in El Centro, CA is white, making up 9.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 29.1% of the population in El Centro, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	9.4%	-12.1%
% Black	4.0%	90.5%
% Hispanic	84.9%	0.5%
% Asian	1.1%	-52.2%
% Foreign Born	29.1%	-6.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — El Centro, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 277 mortgage originations in El Centro, CA, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in El Centro, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	277
% Conventional Loans	62.0%
% Government Loans	38.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	18.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — El Centro, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in El Centro, CA under the Section 8 program is 17.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in El Centro, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,314
Total Units Section 8	1,146
% Rentals under Section 8	17.3%
% Occupied Section 8	81.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$70	$950	$1,020
2 Bedroom	-$170	$1,500	$1,330
3 Bedroom	-$130	$1,950	$1,820
4 Bedroom	-$230	$2,450	$2,220

El Centro, CA—92243

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — El Centro, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — El Centro, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — El Centro, CA

Demographics — El Centro, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — El Centro, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — El Centro, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — El Centro, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

El Centro, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Calexico, CA

Seeley

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Westmorland

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.7
Median Home Price	$386,000
Median Household Income	$55,900

El Centro, CA—92243

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — El Centro, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — El Centro, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — El Centro, CA

Demographics — El Centro, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — El Centro, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — El Centro, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — El Centro, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

El Centro, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Calexico, CA

Seeley

Heber, CA

Imperial, CA

Westmorland

Frequently Asked Questions

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