Imperial Beach, CA Economy


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Imperial Beach, CA is located in San Diego County and is a great place to call home. While the two bedroom rent is higher than the US average of $1,430 at $2,140 a month, the grocery cost index of 109 versus 100 in the US makes it an affordable place to live. Imperial Beach has some great local businesses like The Sea 180 Coastal Tavern which serves up unique coastal cuisine or the Coronado Brewing Company with its selection of craft beers. The city also has a thriving technology sector where companies like Qualcomm and Cymer have their headquarters. Tourism is another major industry that contributes to Imperial Beach’s economy where tourists come to enjoy the beaches and nearby attractions such as Cabrillo National Monument.

Imperial Beach has an unemployment rate of 9.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Imperial Beach has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Imperial Beach
- The Sales Tax Rate for Imperial Beach is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Imperial Beach is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Imperial Beach
- The average income of a Imperial Beach resident is $19,896 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Imperial Beach resident is $68,917 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyImperial Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
  9.96
  -8.6%-6.2%
  31.6%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $30,500$37,638
  $68,917$69,021
  $75,410$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  10.0%6.8%
  6.8%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  14.1%11.0%
  7.2%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  1.7%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  4.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.4%4.2%
  7.9%9.3%
  12.2%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  8.5%7.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  7.9%4.7%
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Over 12 years ago

In my opinion, imperial beach is the best place to live. IB is the perfect place to raise a family. It has the perfect amount of the good and the bad.  More

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My wife and I moved here from Chula Vista, CA before we knew she was pregnant, attracted by the opportunity to live right near the ocean; in a small, albeit somewhat  More

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Over 18 years ago

Come live in San Diego's most affordable beach community...Imperial  More

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