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Holtville, California

Introduction to Holtville, California

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

Holtville History

The city of Holtville was founded in 1903 as Holton, named after its founder, W. F. Holt. The city was officially incorporated on June 20, 1908. Holt, a banker, moved to Imperial Valley on health grounds. He was the first to visualize a beautiful city on the east bank of Alamo River.

Holtville and nearby Attractions

  • Alford Auto Museum
  • Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
  • Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center
  • Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Holtville

The city celebrates various local festivals like Carrot Festival every year. In the mid-20th century, Holtville became famous for this 12-day festival, featuring a parade, a carnival and other activities. Local museums include the Alford Auto Museum and the Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center. The nearby Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which covers an area of more than 15,000 acres, is located on the Colorado River and offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing and hiking.

Holtville Transportation

Yuma International is the nearest major airport.

Holtville Higher Education

Imperial Valley College, Arizona Western College and the University of California-Riverside provide higher education to local students.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Holtville, CA

Comparing Holtville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens36
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime78
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