
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 $366,289 in May, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of June 18, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.81%.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: $262,974
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.9%

#6. Brawley, CA
- Typical home value: $345,594
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.6%

#5. Holtville, CA
- Typical home value: $345,611
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +25.1%

#4. El Centro, CA
- Typical home value: $372,578
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +43.9%

#3. Calexico, CA
- Typical home value: $376,737
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +43.8%

#2. Heber, CA
- Typical home value: $380,705
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%

#1. Imperial, CA
- Typical home value: $420,943
- 1-year price change: +6.0%
- 5-year price change: +57.0%