Imperial, CA 92251 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Imperial, CA—92251

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$425,000

7.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$83,700

1.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$2,200

8.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

43.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,700

2.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

8.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Imperial, CA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Imperial, CA is $425,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.8%. This indicates that home prices in Imperial, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$425,000	7.8%
Single Family	$427,000	7.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Imperial, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Imperial, CA is $2,050, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Imperial, CA is 1-bedrooms: $1,140, 2-bedrooms: $1,690, 3-bedrooms: $2,090, 4-bedrooms: $2,480. The most common rental property sizes in Imperial, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 41.3% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,200	$2,050
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,140
2 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,690
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$2,090
4 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,480

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.6%

1 Bedroom

11.9%

2 Bedrooms

31.3%

3 Bedrooms

41.3%

4 Bedrooms

7.6%

5+ Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Imperial, CA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Imperial, CA is 50. This is a increase of 18.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$475,000	6.0%
Listing Count	55	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	1.0%
Days on Market	50	18.0%

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Demographics — Imperial, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Imperial, CA has a population of 27,200, which has increased by 16.3% over the past 5 years. Imperial, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,200	16.3%
% Under 18	29.5%	9.7%
% Seniors	9.2%	21.1%
% WFH	9.1%	279.2%
% w/ College Degree	17.0%	1.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Imperial, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 82.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 10.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Imperial, CA is white, making up 10.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.6% of the population in Imperial, CA, and this percentage has increased by 23.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	10.5%	-33.5%
% Black	3.3%	-36.5%
% Hispanic	82.8%	10.3%
% Asian	3.1%	14.8%
% Foreign Born	23.6%	23.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Imperial, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 352 mortgage originations in Imperial, CA, of which 54.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Imperial, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	352
% Conventional Loans	54.0%
% Government Loans	46.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Imperial, CA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Imperial, 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, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	194
Total Units Section 8	184
% Rentals under Section 8	7.2%
% Occupied Section 8	81.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$350	$1,000	$1,350
2 Bedroom	$50	$1,700	$1,750
3 Bedroom	$490	$1,900	$2,390
4 Bedroom	$420	$2,500	$2,920

Imperial, CA—92251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Imperial, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Imperial, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Imperial, CA

Demographics — Imperial, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Imperial, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Imperial, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Imperial, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Imperial, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Seeley

El Centro, CA

Westmorland

Calexico, CA

Coyote Wells

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$425,000
Median Household Income	$83,700

Imperial, CA—92251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Imperial, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Imperial, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Imperial, CA

Demographics — Imperial, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Imperial, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Imperial, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Imperial, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Imperial, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Seeley

El Centro, CA

Westmorland

Calexico, CA

Coyote Wells

Frequently Asked Questions

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