
Cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%.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.

#7. Calipatria, CA
- Typical home value: $245,575
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +28.5%

#6. Holtville, CA
- Typical home value: $326,969
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.5%

#5. Brawley, CA
- Typical home value: $332,218
- 1-year price change: +5.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%

#4. Calexico, CA
- Typical home value: $361,059
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +43.3%

#3. Heber, CA
- Typical home value: $365,488
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

#2. El Centro, CA
- Typical home value: $369,308
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +41.9%

#1. Imperial, CA
- Typical home value: $406,651
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +55.6%