Imperial County, CA Housing Market Brief
county · CA · as of May 2026
What is Imperial County, CA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Imperial County, CA in its market cycle?
Imperial County, CA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Imperial County, CA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $320K | ▼ -15.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▼ -7.7% |
| Months of Supply | 5.7 | ▲ +26.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 199 | ▼ -10.8% |
| Homes Sold | 35 | ▼ -30% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $216 | ▼ -8.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% | ▼ -1.3% |
How has Imperial County, CA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Imperial County, CA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Imperial County, CA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Imperial County, CA?
The median sale price in Imperial County, CA is $320K, having fallen 15.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Imperial County, CA?
Imperial County, CA scores 7 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Imperial County, CA's Alpha Score?
Imperial County, CA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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