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IT'S THE PEOPLE, IT'S THE PLACE. WELCOME HOME

THE CITY OF IMPERIAL STRIVES TO BE AN ECONOMICALLY VIBRANT AND CULTURALLY RICH COMMUNITY WITH A STRONG SENSE OF IDENTITY, PRIDE AND PROSPERITY.

The City of Imperial is a city of many firsts in the Valley, and is also recognized by being home to:

Since
1904

Our City at a Glance

State of the City Address 2023

21513

Residents

89596

Median household income

312176

median home price

783

building permits

$60+ million of Retail Market Opportunity

Located in the center of the Imperial Valley, the City of Imperial is the home of the most vital regional serving facilities including the Imperial Valley College, the Imperial County Airport, Imperial Irrigation District and the Imperial Valley Expo.

Desert, not deserted

The City of Imperial is truly the center of the Imperial Valley with a vast wealth of recreational living and unlimited business opportunities.

Citizen Satisfaction
89%

As one of the safest cities in California, Imperial is the center of activities in this unique area of sun, sand, and splendor of Western living.

The City’s central location in the region, and proximity to Mexico makes Imperial an ideal location for industry and business services.

Imperial is among the top ten fastest growing cities in the State with a 23% increase in size since the 2010 U.S. Census. Imperial also has records highs with the highest median income at $85,000, double the County’s, and median home price $267,000.

UPCOMING EVENTS

23 February

Movie in the Park

6:00-9:00 PM   -   Cambria Park. Imperial, CA
Join the City of Imperial for a movie under the stars.
23 March

Blues, Brews & BBQ

5:00-9:00 PM   -   Downtown Imperial, CA
Join the City of Imperial for the last downtown event of the season, Blues, Brews and BBQ on Saturday, March 23, 2024
23 March

12th Annual Tri-Tip Cook-Off

4:00-9:00 PM   -   Downtown Imperial, CA
The 12th Annual Tri-Tip Cook-Off will be held at our Blues, Brews and BBQ event on March

City Leadership

Home of the California Mid-Winter Fair. Best time to be in Imperial.

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The City of Imperial strives to be an economically vibrant and culturally rich community with a strong sense of identity, pride and prosperity. It's the people, it's the place. Welcome home.

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