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Imperial Beach

City in California, United States

Overview

Imperial Beach is a relaxed coastal city bordering San Diego, famed for its wide sandy beaches, surfing spots, and friendly local vibe. It's a gateway to natural attractions like the Tijuana River Estuary and known for its laid-back atmosphere and community events. The city offers the perfect mix of beach life and local charm just minutes from the Mexican border.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
26,137
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.58°, -117.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,900
Local Cost
$2,610
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
97
English
98
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
12.4°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
268 mm
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
10
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
NRS
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.

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