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El Centro, CA

Looking to move to El Centro, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to El Centro, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: El Centro, CA has a population of 41877. What about cost of living in El Centro, CA? The median income in El Centro, CA is $61,491 and the median home value is $298,550.

Read on to learn more about El Centro, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in El Centro, CA

Average Temperatures

88 high / 59 low

Average Annual Rainfall

3 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about El Centro, California

Median Home Value
$298,550
Median Property Tax
$2,099
Total Population
41,877
Average Commute
16 min
Median Household Income
$61,491
Median Monthly Rent
$838

Map of El Centro, CA


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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