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Imperial Beach, CA—91932

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$844,000
2.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$79,100
52.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
50
9.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.4%
Median Rent
$2,700
1.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,140
8.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,700
4.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,900
2.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Imperial Beach, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Imperial Beach, CA is $844,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.0%. This indicates that home prices in Imperial Beach, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$844,0002.0%
Single Family $870,0002.6%
Condos $681,000-1.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $448,000
    0.9%
    2 Bed
    		$719,0004.7%
    3 Bed
    		$859,0000.5%
    4 Bed
    		$954,000-0.3%
    5 Bed $1,083,915-0.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.5%
    1 Bedroom
    16.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Rental Trends — Imperial Beach, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Imperial Beach, CA is $3,180, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Imperial Beach, CA is studios: $1,910, 1-bedrooms: $2,110, 2-bedrooms: $3,020, 3-bedrooms: $4,270, 4-bedrooms: $4,110. The most common rental property sizes in Imperial Beach, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 52.9% and 21.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$3,180
    Studio Rent $2,000$1,910
    1 Bed Rent $2,140$2,110
    2 Bed Rent $2,700$3,020
    3 Bed Rent $3,900$4,270
    4 Bed Rent $4,200$4,110
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.8%
    1 Bedroom
    21.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    52.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    15.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.9%

    Property Listings — Imperial Beach, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Imperial Beach, CA is 50. This is a increase of 9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$909,0005.0%
    Listing Count
    		918.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%8.0%
    Days on Market
    		509.0%
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    Demographics — Imperial Beach, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Imperial Beach, CA has a population of 25,900, which has decreased by -3.0% over the past 5 years. Imperial Beach, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		25,900-3.0%
    % Under 18
    		21.7%-14.6%
    % Seniors
    		12.1%11.0%
    % WFH
    		9.4%123.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		23.7%25.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Imperial Beach, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 50.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 2.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Imperial Beach, CA is white, making up 33.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.7% of the population in Imperial Beach, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 16.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		33.1%7.5%
    % Black
    		4.6%-4.2%
    % Hispanic
    		50.8%-2.5%
    % Asian
    		6.8%-10.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.7%-16.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Imperial Beach, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 212 mortgage originations in Imperial Beach, CA, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 201.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Imperial Beach, CA. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		212
    % Conventional Loans
    		65.0%
    % Government Loans
    		35.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Imperial Beach, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Imperial Beach, CA under the Section 8 program is 7.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Imperial Beach, CA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		433
    Total Units Section 8
    		433
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		7.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		83.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$60$2,140$2,080
    2 Bedroom-$130$2,700$2,570
    3 Bedroom-$460$3,900$3,440
    4 Bedroom-$20$4,200$4,180

    Affordability — Imperial Beach, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio10.2
    Median Home Price$844,000
    Median Household Income$79,100

    Imperial Beach, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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