What are the schools like in Calipatria, CA?

Calipatria is served primarily by Calipatria Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Calipatria?

The median household income in Calipatria, CA is $43,095 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.5%.

Calipatria, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Calipatria, CA affordable or expensive?

Calipatria's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calipatria is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,200 and the median rent is $832 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calipatria, CA?

Calipatria has a violent crime rate of 66.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 232.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Calipatria, CA?

Calipatria has an average high temperature of 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches.

Is Calipatria, CA a Good Place to Live?

Calipatria is a small town of 6,579 in California, with a median household income of $43,095 and a 14.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Calipatria stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Calipatria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calipatria city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.1

Calipatria's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calipatria costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Calipatria, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$832	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,095	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Calipatria's violent crime rate is 66.4 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.4 /100k

Property Crime

232.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Calipatria is served primarily by Calipatria Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calipatria, CA	National Avg
School District	Calipatria Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	61.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calipatria sees average highs of 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July, with 2.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Calipatria, CA
Average High — January	71.7°F
Average High — July	108.2°F
Annual Precipitation	2.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Calipatria, CA	National Avg
Population	6,579	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Niland, CA 5 mi Westmorland, CA 12 mi Brawley, CA 13 mi Bombay Beach, CA 19 mi Imperial, CA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Calipatria

Calipatria, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92233

Calipatria vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calipatria, CA affordable or expensive?

Calipatria's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Calipatria roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $173,200 and median rent is $832/month.

What is the crime rate in Calipatria, CA?

Calipatria's violent crime rate is 66.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 232.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calipatria?

Public schools in Calipatria are operated by Calipatria Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 1.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calipatria, CA a good place to live?

Calipatria, CA has a population of 6,579, a median household income of $43,095, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Calipatria?

Calipatria averages 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 2.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calipatria?

Calipatria, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92233.

What is the population of Calipatria?

The population of Calipatria, California is 6,579 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calipatria?

Key numbers for living in Calipatria: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $173,200, median household income $43,095, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calipatria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.