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Calexico, CA


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Calexico, California

Calexico, California, in Imperial county, is 51 miles W of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 96 miles E of San Diego, California. As of the year 2000 census, 27,109 people lived in Calexico.

The People and Families of Calexico

In Calexico, about 47% of adults are married. Calexico is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

In Calexico, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calexico had a median family income of $30,277.

Political Inclinations

Calexico residents donated more money ($4,550) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Calexico Housing

An estimated 55% of living spaces in Calexico are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Calexico, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Calexico, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Calexico strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Calexico Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Calexico Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Calexico, CA

Comparing Calexico to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime54

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