2018 Best Places to Live in Imperial CountyAbout this List

Imperial

• Town in California
• 40

Current Resident: It's a nice little town where everyone knows everyone and most people are always willing to help out a neighbor. Imperial has an amazing high school and great elementary schools. There are rarely any crimes and it's a great place to raise a family. New houses are always being built and there are some very nice parks for kids. Houses are affordable and there are plenty of apartment complexes for lower income families. I would say there is a good amount of diversity and this is a place where people of different race, religion, and sexuality can live in comfort. You can find necessities easily as stores and schools are relatively close together. There are good job opportunities here and new businesses open up every year.
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• B

• B

• 16,583 Population

El Centro

• Town in California
• 98

Current Resident: There isn't much to do in this town, but the little that there is, is really neat. We have quirky coffee shops that offer a nice environment. We have Go-Karts and movie theaters. The weather during the summer is almost unbearable, it's so hot and humid! You'll find the town's residents dipping into their pools or going to the local pool at the high school. It's a small town and valley, everyone knows each other. Th eres a high chance you'll bump into a few people you know when you're out and about. Violence isn't much of a problem here so raising a family in this town would be ideal. We're also close to the border of Mexico which is amazing!
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• C+

• B-

• 43,699 Population

Calipatria

• Town in California
• 3

Current Resident: Calipatria is a very small town, but this is advantageous for those lacking transportation, because everything is in very close proximity. A very important change to make would be to add more facilities for personal development, to give the youth activities to do in this small town.
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• C+

• C+

• 7,511 Population

Brawley

• Town in California
• 64

Current Resident: Brawley is a small, quiet city whose economy thrives from year round agricultural activity. Life here is always calm and sunny and where everybody knows each other. The city host its annual Cattle Call Rodeo and temperature here is high usually exceeding 90 degrees.
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• C

• C-

• 25,776 Population

Holtville

• Town in California
• 24

Current Resident: Holtville is a small tranquil town in the state of California founded a little over a century ago by German-Swiss settlers. Location is quite convenient in many ways & it's surrounded by farm country. It's close to mountain's if your into the wildlife, it's close to the ocean relaxing on the beach is your thing. Located close to Mexico, one can get a sense of the Mexican culture. Known for its peacefulness and academics, Holtville's local high school tested greatly in the state's standardization's exams. The city is safe & has fresh air. Holtville has many great annual events such as bbqs, farmer's markets, town-parades etc. The size of the city makes it special. It's never overwhelmed with traffic even though it has some of the greatest food in the Southwestern region! Have you tried the pizza? Everyone enjoys a great bite! If you love the quite life, good people and delicious foods & aren't keen to the loud,fast or dreadful city life, visit Holtville & consider staying awhile.
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• C

• B-

• 6,230 Population

Heber

• Town in California
• 3

Current Resident: Heber can be perhaps a small and boring town for some, but I believe is the most quiet and peaceful town of the Imperial Valley. The smell of cows can be a little unsatisfying sometimes but overall is a great town, you'll get used to the smell.
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• C-

• B-

• 4,287 Population

Calexico

• Town in California
• 71

Former Resident: Calexico is a wonderful little town right next to the U.S.-Mexico border. I love its close knit community and its unique bicultural perspective. Although technically the town lies on U.S. soil, it is clear to see that Mexican traditions and values are its foundation. The valley (as locals from Imperial County refer to Imperial Valley) is very important in the agricultural world, as a large portion of the vegetables that are eaten all across the United States are grown and cultivated here.
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• D+

• D+

• 39,750 Population

Ocotillo

• Town in California

• C

• B

• 126 Population

Desert Shores

• Town in California
• 2

Niche User: In the past six years have been amazing. It is very peaceful for a student to be able to focus on school, there are no attraction areas only a park but it hasn't been worked on for quiet some time. The Salton Sea Beach had been a great attraction area in the past, but the sea has been in bad situation all the fish have died and the water smells at times. If i had to choose a place to live at I would choose this exact same area.
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• C

• D+

• 1,173 Population

Salton City

• Town in California
• 10

Visitor: I've been visiting Salton city for more then 20 years and have always found the place fascinating. I currently have my primary home in San Diego and come out on weekends since I purchased my home here back in 2009. In my particular neighborhood here in Salton city we get together with our neighbors for such things as block barbeques , interactions with learning off roading especially the kids. I know all my neighbors here and not one does not to hesitate when one needs help in any way. I never thought such neighborhoods even existed anymore. There is a lot of trust here among neighbors. The great small town atmosphere where crime seems to be absent. Too bad people don't think this way back in San Diego! Can't wait to retire there in a few years!
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• C

• D+

• 5,217 Population

Westmorland

• Town in California
• 1

Current Resident: Although Westmorland is a rural town with a population of less than 5,000, everything about it is very safe. Yes, we are in the middle of nowhere; however, everyone knows everyone, crimes are hardly ever committed here and the schools here are academically great. We are also surrounded by fields, the town is extremely small but the only bad thing is that people here are extremely nosy.
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• C-

• C-

• 2,014 Population

Winterhaven

• Town in California

• C-

• C-

• 212 Population

Seeley

• Town in California

• C-

• B-

• 1,626 Population

Bombay Beach

• Town in California
• 1

• C-

• B-

• 317 Population

Niland

• Town in California
• 1

• C-

• B-

• 868 Population

Salton Sea Beach

• Town in California
• 1

• D

• D+

• 501 Population