Heber, California 

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Population

8,346

+179.3% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

15.7%

Cost of Living

100.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$292,600

Median Income

$54,668

Comfort Index (Climate)

4.6 / 8.9

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Heber, California

Living in Heber, CA is an enjoyable experience. This small town, located in Imperial County, has a population of just over 1,000 people and provides a warm and friendly atmosphere. The landscape is primarily agricultural with many farms and ranches in the area. The climate is warm and sunny, with temperatures averaging around 80°F during the summer months and dipping down to 40°F during the winter. The town offers plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, picnicking and much more. There are also several small shops downtown for shopping or grabbing a bite to eat. Overall, Heber is a great place to live with its beautiful scenery and laid back rural lifestyle. Small agricultural city - Southern California, near the Mexican border.
State: California
County: Imperial County
Metro Area: El Centro Metro Area
City: Heber
Zip Codes: 92249
Cost of Living: 0.1% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: –45 ft above sea level


Heber, Ca Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Pleasant winters
Cultural diversity
Low crime rate
Cons
Summer heat
Low educational attainment
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About El Centro Metro Area

El Centro is a dry, dusty, agricultural center in the vast Imperial Valley, which is irrigated by the Colorado River. Although the name in Spanish translates to “the center,” El Centro isn’t in the center of very much except for several hundred square miles of flat irrigated agricultural land and surrounding desert. The city is 115 miles east of San Diego and only 12 miles north of the Mexican border.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Heber is 15.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Heber jobs have increased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Heber's cost of living is 0.1% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Heber's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
March, November and April are the most pleasant months in Heber, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Imperial county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 61.1% to 36.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Heber's population is 8,346 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 14.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Heber is $292,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.8%.

SCHOOLS
Heber public schools spend $8,589 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.8 students per teacher in Heber. More Education



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Housing Market in Heber

It's a good time to buy in Heber. Home Appreciation is up 14.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Heber is $292,600.
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