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Crime in Imperial Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Imperial Beach. Key points include:
There were 297 total crimes in Imperial Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial Beach is 1,176.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial Beach is 538.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Imperial Beach is 637.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Imperial Beach is -44.49% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Imperial Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Imperial Beach / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 297 | 1,176.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 136 | 538.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 71.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 118 | 467.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 161 | 637.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 27.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 83 | 328.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 71 | 281.2 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Imperial Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Imperial Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Imperial Beach is 168 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Imperial Beach is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Imperial Beach is $842,136.
The median income in Imperial Beach is $86,111.
Imperial Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Imperial Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Imperial Beach | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 119 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 278 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 125 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Imperial Beach, CA Weather
The average high in Imperial Beach is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Imperial Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Imperial Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Imperial Beach
The current population in Imperial Beach is 25,764. The population has decreased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,764 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 25,897 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 26,157 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 26,375 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 27,334 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 27,315 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 27,290 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,270 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 27,180 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 27,051 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 26,857 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 26,634 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 26,463 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 26,348 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 26,254 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Imperial Beach
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Imperial Beach is:
32.6% White with 8,411 White residents.
3.8% African American with 991 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 1,190 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 57 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 162 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,272 Two Or More residents.
53.0% Hispanic with 13,663 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Imperial Beach | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 53.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Imperial Beach
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Imperial Beach is 48.3% female with 12,448 female residents.
Imperial Beach is 51.7% male with 13,315 male residents.
| Gender | Imperial Beach | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Imperial Beach for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Imperial Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Imperial Beach | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Imperial Beach, California
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4.5% of households in Imperial Beach earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Imperial Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Imperial Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Imperial Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Imperial Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Imperial Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Imperial Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.9% of households in Imperial Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Imperial Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.7% of households in Imperial Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Imperial Beach | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
