Salton City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,244 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,915 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$795 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Imperial County
5
El Centro Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Imperial County
6
El Centro Metro Area
6
California
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (42%) Conservative

Climate

Hot desert climate. Extremely arid and hot climate with minimal rainfall throughout the year. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 51
Feb 2 0 53
Mar 1 0 57
Apr 0 0 61
May 0 0 67
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 79
Aug 0 0 79
Sep 0 0 76
Oct 0 0 67
Nov 0 0 58
Dec 1 0 50

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

West Shores High
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Sea View Elementary
<1 miles, NE · 1.4star
Oasis Elementary
16 miles, N · 1star
Saul Martinez Elementary
20 miles, N · 1.4star
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Colleges

CET-Coachella
30 miles, N · 1.4star
College of the Desert
39 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
32 miles, N · 3.2star
Eisenhower Medical Center
41 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

San Diego International Airport
81 miles, W · 4.1star
Ontario International Airport
108 miles, NW · 2.3star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
113 miles, NW · 2.8star
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