Cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area

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July 21, 2025
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $367,369 in June, 0.2% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.75%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 7 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#7. Calipatria, CA

- Typical home value: $263,395
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.8%

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#6. Brawley, CA

- Typical home value: $346,071
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +37.4%

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#5. Holtville, CA

- Typical home value: $346,891
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +24.9%

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#4. El Centro, CA

- Typical home value: $375,461
- 1-year price change: +5.9%
- 5-year price change: +44.6%

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#3. Calexico, CA

- Typical home value: $378,156
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +43.5%

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#2. Heber, CA

- Typical home value: $382,706
- 1-year price change: +5.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.5%

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#1. Imperial, CA

- Typical home value: $425,922
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +57.3%

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