Holtville, CA

Holtville, California

Holtville, California, in Imperial county, is 44 miles W of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 103 miles E of San Diego, California. The city contains a population of approximately 5,612.

The People and Families of Holtville

In Holtville, about 56% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Holtville, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Holtville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holtville had a median family income of $39,347.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Holtville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Holtville.

Holtville Housing

Holtville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for California. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Holtville the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Holtville, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Holtville, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Holtville Almanac

Holtville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Holtville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Holtville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Holtville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Holtville High Schools (2004)

HOLTVILLE HIGH
755 OLIVE AVE.
760-356-2926
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 588 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

WEBB (SAM) CONTINUATION
755 OLIVE
760-356-1304
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Holtville Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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