Here's what it costs to live in El Centro, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $992 per month, while the typical home is valued around $291,100. Households earn a median of $56,093 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$56,093
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$992
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$291,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$939
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,038
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,362
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,845
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,186
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for El Centro?
The cost of living index for El Centro is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in El Centro?
The median gross rent in El Centro is $992 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in El Centro?
The median household income in El Centro is $56,093 per year.
What is the median home value in El Centro?
The median home value in El Centro is $291,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in El Centro?
Air quality data for El Centro is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in El Centro?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology