Skip to main content

Economic Development

Let's Move Forward Together, Imperial

Promoting a positive image for the City of Imperial

The City of Imperial strives to be an economically vibrant and culturally rich community with a strong sense of identity, pride and prosperity.

Located in the Southern Desert of California, the City of Imperial is truly the center of the Imperial Valley with a vast wealth of recreational living and unlimited business opportunities. Imperial Valley is noted for its sunny climate and almost unbelievable agricultural productivity. 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. With all of these assets combined, our community is poised for the next phase of growth. Now is the time to be part of our Team!  

21513

Residents

89569

median household income

312176

median home price

571

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.

Stay
Connected

About

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.

Recent Posts

Contact info