Moving to
Imperial Beach.

$2,011/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,011 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $857,000. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.2% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

287 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 11% work from home.

27% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 27%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

8 public schools inside the boundary

There are 8 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Cabrillo National Monument (10 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.