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Introduction to Calipatria, California
Calipatria, California, in Imperial county, is 58 miles NW of Yuma, Arizona and 99 miles E of San Diego, California. The city’s population is approximately 7,289.
Calipatria History
Calipatria’s name was derived from the words “California” and the Spanish word “patria,” meaning “fatherland.” Calipatria was incorporated as a city on February 28, 1918.
Calipatria and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Calipatria
Local parks include Calipatria Park, Lake Cahuilla County Park, the Agua Caliente County Park and the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The Alford Auto Museum, the General Patton Memorial Museum and the Coachella Valley Museum may interest those hoping to learn more about the history of the area.
Calipatria Transportation
Flights are available from Yuma International Airport.
Calipatria Higher Education
The University of California-Riverside, Imperial Valley College and Riverside Community College are all nearby.
Calipatria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Calipatria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | |  |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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