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El Centro, California · ZIP 92243

El Centro — ZIP 92243

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El Centro (92243) scores 68/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $389K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby19

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$389K
Median rent$1,467/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$389K

Median Rent

$1,467/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,742

Violent Crime

485

Property Crime

1,257

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Imperial County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
McCabe ElementaryKG–081,109
44%
59%
Imperial Valley Home School AcademyKG–08131
32%
52%
Sunflower ElementaryKG–06427
31%
48%
McKinley ElementaryKG–06456
26%
31%
Desert Garden ElementaryKG–06358
25%
35%
Southwest High09–121,846
24%
69%
Harding ElementaryKG–06601
24%
39%
Meadows ElementaryKG–08352
24%
29%
De Anza MagnetKG–08504
23%
39%
Ballington Academy for the Arts and SciencesKG–06230
22%
27%
Martin Luther King Jr. ElementaryKG–06445
21%
36%
Central Union High09–122,006
18%
58%
Wilson Jr. High07–08605
17%
41%
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06399
17%
22%
Margaret Hedrick ElementaryKG–06446
14%
22%
Kennedy Middle07–08434
14%
31%
Booker T. Washington ElementaryKG–06351
12%
21%
Imperial Pathways Charter09–12246Not reportedNot reported
El Centro District Wide PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

48,556

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

31.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92243 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92243 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92243 is approximately $389K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92243 in El Centro has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.