Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
State Street Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Imperial Valley Pioneer Museum
Museum
California Midwinter Fairgrounds
Attraction
Movies 10
Cinema
Strikezone
Bowling Alley
American Legion Post 25
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) F
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Farmer Boys
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Del Taco
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Tortas Omar
Fast Food
Shake & Wake
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
La Palmitas 2
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
La Fresa
Fast Food
Mangiamos Pizza
Fast Food
Cuchis
Fast Food
La Resaca
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Solo Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
IVC GYM
Gym
Gym 700
Gym
College Center
Community Centre
College Center 600
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
El Sol Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Kennedy's Karne
Butcher
El Sol Market
Grocery Store
Boatwright's Bakery and Catering
Bakery
Las Conchitas Backery
Bakery
Parks (13) A+
California Mid-Winter Fairgrounds
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Emerson Park
Park
Evans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Eager Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Irving Park
Park
Savannah Ranch Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carlos Aguilar Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Frazier Field
Park
Swarthout Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sunflower
Park
Adams Park
Park
Adams Park
Park
Sunflower
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) F
Primos Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Zions Security Alarms - ADT Authorized Dealer
Electronics
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Styles & Smiles
Beauty
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Pico market
Convenience Store
Imperial Do it Center
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Florist
Unknown Name
Florist
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Euclid Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Imperial.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
El Centro Regional Transfer Terminal
Bus Station
IV Transit
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Imperial is 119/100 - which is 15% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Imperial crime rates are 453 per 100k, which is 84% lower than California
Property Crime
361 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
92 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Imperial is $82,133 - which is 29% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$82,133 A
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Western Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
El Centro Health Department
Clinic
El Centro Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
El Centro Outpatient Center
Hospital
Methadone Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Doctor
El Centro Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Imperial home prices are $248,200 - which is 39% lower than California
Home Price
$248,200 A
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools C-

The Imperial graduation rate is 82% - which is 2% higher than California
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Faith Academy
Ben Hulse Elementary
Frank M. Wright Middle
Imperial Cross Elementary
T. L. Waggoner Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Imagine Schools At Imperial Valley
Mckinley Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
El Centro District Wide Preschool
Sunflower Elementary
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Ballington Academy For The Arts And Sciences
Margaret Hedrick Elementary
St Mary S School
Calvary Chapel Christian School Of El Centro
Washington Elementary
Harding Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Imperial High
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
Imperial Valley Rop
Central Union High
Calvary Chapel Christian School Of El Centro
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ratings B+

Imperial has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Imperial, CA 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I know what you're thinking, well no I don't really. I have an idea of what you should be thinking, however. This California living isn't for everyone, and not just anyone can stand the lifestyle. Living in Imperial takes away from the idea that most get when they think Hollywood ...Read More , or San Francisco.

Housing is great, with so many beautiful places to choose from. I gotta tell you that you will pay an arm and a leg for a nice 4 bedroom home near the Quartz Street area as well as the Stapleton Court area. Thinking long term, it may be very well worth it because these home are magnificent.

There is plenty to do here for the elderly, not so much for the youth. I know there are other cities and places to go near by, but within the limits there isn't much in terms of excitement. That is okay though because this is a safe place to live and I wouldn't trade it! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Imperial? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      California Mid-Winter Fairgrounds
      Unknown Name
      Emerson Park
      Evans Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Eager Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Imperial Valley Pioneer Museum
      California Midwinter Fairgrounds
      Movies 10
      Strikezone
      American Legion Post 25

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Subway
      Farmer Boys
      Sonic
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Del Taco
      Taco Bell
      Rally's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Imperial? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Imperial.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Imperial? The cost of living in Imperial is 119/100 - which is 15% lower than California.
      Imperial
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Imperial? Imperial crime rates are 453, which are 84% lower than California
      Total Crime
      453 per 100k people

      81% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 221

      81% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Imperial? The median income in Imperial is $82,133 which is 29% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $82,13348% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,55924% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Imperial a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Imperial home prices? Imperial home prices are $248,200 - which is 39% lower than California
      Median home value
      $248,20034% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15522% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Imperial have good schools? The Imperial graduation rate is 82% - which is 2% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      37% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Imperial a good place to live? Imperial has an overall rating of 75% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      4 total surveys

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