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Imperial Beach

Low-rise beach city; ocean-water conditions can materially affect swimming

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Profile-area market

Imperial Beach, CA Housing Market & Rental trends - Home Prices, Rent, Inventory & More in San Diego County | realtor.com®

Median sold: $832,500
Median listing: $934,125
Asking rent / month: $3,672

August 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

View source & definitions ↗

HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Beach cottages, condos, townhomes, apartments and small-lot houses

Rental options

Beach cottages, condos, townhomes, apartments and small-lot houses; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Seacoast core walkable; inland streets vary

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Local/nearby employment: Naval Base San Diego, waterfront/port businesses, Paradise Valley Hospital, retail, local government and nearby NASSCO shipbuilding.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Dunes Park; Veterans Park; estuary trails; beach and pier area.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Boys & Girls Club Mar Vista pool programs; verify public access Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

South Bay Union / Sweetwater Union High. South Bay elementary and Sweetwater secondary districts generally serve Imperial Beach and nearby South San Diego.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
Imperial Beach Charter	K–8	South Bay Union	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Mar Vista Academy	7–8	Sweetwater Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS

Places to explore

A short set of dining starting points around Imperial Beach. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.