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Apartments for rent in El Centro, CA
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830+ Sqft
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1,087–1,132 Sqft
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1,376+ Sqft
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Living In El Centro, CA
A small city located in California, El Centro has a population of slightly more than 44,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 36, is younger than most cities in California. In terms of housing, residents are evenly split between renting (50%) and owning (50%) their residence. The city boasts a relatively low average rent of $844 per month, which is considerably less than the state average.
El Centro residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes, faster than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (32%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.
Many El Centro residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 12% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. El Centro workers take home an average annual income of about $61K, less than those elsewhere in California. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Among El Centro residents older than 25, 10% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.
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All About
Living In El Centro, CA
A small city located in California, El Centro has a population of slightly more than 44,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 36, is younger than most cities in California. In terms of housing, residents are evenly split between renting (50%) and owning (50%) their residence. The city boasts a relatively low average rent of $844 per month, which is considerably less than the state average.
El Centro residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes, faster than the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (32%) commute to work by car, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.
Many El Centro residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 12% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the city. El Centro workers take home an average annual income of about $61K, less than those elsewhere in California. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Among El Centro residents older than 25, 10% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.
Top Scores: Health and Fitness, Coffee, Parks
Things to do in El Centro
Health and Fitness
We'd be gym buddies with El Centro.
- Few gyms per resident
- 87% fewer gyms than average
- 67% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size
Coffee
Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.
- Few coffee shops per resident
- Significantly fewer coffee shops than average
- Far fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size
Parks
Not too many park perks in El Centro.
- Few parks per resident
- Significantly fewer parks than average
- Far fewer parks than areas of a similar size
Nightlife
Disco is definitely dead around here.
- Few bars and clubs per resident
- 70% fewer bars and clubs than average
- 100% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size
Retail Shops
This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.
- Few shops per resident
- Significantly fewer shops than average
- Far fewer shops than areas of a similar size
Pet Services
We're not mutts about El Centro.
- Few pet facilities per resident
- 75% fewer pet facilities than average
- A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Fine Arts
An all around mediocre performance for art.
- Few fine art centers per resident
- Significantly fewer fine art centers than average
- Far fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
Fasten your seat belt, it's a long way to get gas.
- Few gas stations per resident
- 62% fewer gas stations than average
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
Got a hunch you'll be dialing for lunch.
- Few grocery stores per resident
- 82% fewer grocery stores than average
- 58% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size
Restaurants
The lack of restaurants here may leave a bad taste in your mouth.
- Few restaurants per resident
- 88% fewer restaurants than average
- 63% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size
Medical Care
More medical care in El Centro. Stat!
- Few medical facilities per resident
- Significantly fewer medical facilities than average
- Far fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
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Education
Top Schools in El Centro
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
Ben Hulse Elementary School
J. W. Oakley Elementary School
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
Fremont Primary School
Frank Wright Middle School
Holtville Middle School
Wilson Junior High School
Barbara Worth Junior High School
Kennedy Middle School
Imperial High School
Brawley Union High School
Central Union High School
Calexico High School
Calipatria High School
Holtville High School
Southwest High School
Aurora High School
Central Union Adult
Desert Oasis High (Continuation)
Desert Valley High (Continuation)
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Imperial Valley Rop
Renaissance School
Sam Webb Continuation
Getting Around El Centro
El Centro Transportation
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