Living in El Centro Naval Air Facility, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Centro Naval Air Facility · Census data 2020–2024

El Centro Naval Air Facility has 443 residents with a median age of 22.7. The median household income is $69,063 (30% lower than the California median), the median rent is $1,741/month.

El Centro Naval Air Facility is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

El Centro Naval Air Facility at a glance

Population
443
Median age
22.7State: 37.9
Median household income
$69,063State: $99,122
Median rent
$1,741/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
Average commute
8 min

Is El Centro Naval Air Facility a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 8 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%.

The weather is best in January to March and November.

Cost of living in El Centro Naval Air Facility

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Centro Naval Air Facility the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

El Centro Naval Air Facility$1,741
California$2,036
United States$1,413

El Centro Naval Air Facility median household income

The median household income in El Centro Naval Air Facility is $69,063 and the income per person is $21,468. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

El Centro Naval Air Facility$69,063
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in El Centro Naval Air Facility: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
161
Owner-occupied
0%
Renter-occupied
100%
Vacant
27.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
2.93

El Centro Naval Air Facility demographics

Population
443
Median age
22.7
Under 18
36.1%
65 and older
0%
Households
117
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans
28.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White22.8%
Hispanic or Latino26.9%
Black13.5%
Asian3.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Centro Naval Air Facility ›

Education in El Centro Naval Air Facility

26.5% of adults 25 and older in El Centro Naval Air Facility have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

El Centro Naval Air Facility26.5%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in El Centro Naval Air Facility

Unemployment rate
9.5%State: 6.6%
Average commute
8 minState: 29 min
Work from home
9.8%
Drive alone
40.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
26.2%
Homes with broadband
100%

El Centro Naval Air Facility vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
El Centro Naval Air Facility443$69,063—$1,741
Seeley1,182$62,841$198,200$1,100
Imperial21,430$90,195$360,900$1,255
El Centro44,240$53,082$323,100$1,052
Heber7,312$72,028$335,600$1,086
Brawley27,283$59,311$290,700$988
Calexico38,585$49,783$313,600$1,093
Westmorland1,844$28,839$310,200$793
Holtville5,617$65,039$310,100$861

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Living in El Centro Naval Air Facility: FAQ

What is the median household income in El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA?

The median household income in El Centro Naval Air Facility is $69,063, 30% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How much is rent in El Centro Naval Air Facility?

The median gross rent in El Centro Naval Air Facility is $1,741 per month, about 32.2% of household income.

Is El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 8 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%.

What is the median age in El Centro Naval Air Facility?

The median age in El Centro Naval Air Facility is 22.7 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in El Centro Naval Air Facility?

The average commute to work in El Centro Naval Air Facility is 8 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in El Centro Naval Air Facility?

The unemployment rate in El Centro Naval Air Facility is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is El Centro Naval Air Facility?

26.5% of adults in El Centro Naval Air Facility have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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