Apartments for rent in Calexico, CA

Calexico, a small city in California, has a population of just under 40,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, though young adults are well-represented as well. With an average age of just over 35, the city's population skews younger than most cities in California. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between owning (52%) and renting (48%) their home. With a relatively affordable average rent of $900/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in California.

Among Calexico residents older than 25, 6% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Calexico residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 13% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 5% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $54K, Calexico workers take home less than the average California resident. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Calexico residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes, outperforming the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 29% of residents, while public transit is not extensively used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.