Cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the El Centro metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 7 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
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#7. Calipatria, CA
- Typical home value: $245,959
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%
#6. Holtville, CA
- Typical home value: $334,523
- 1-year price change: +4.4%
- 5-year price change: +24.6%
#5. Brawley, CA

- Typical home value: $336,018
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%
#4. Calexico, CA
- Typical home value: $364,800
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +44.7%
#3. Heber, CA
- Typical home value: $367,306
- 1-year price change: +7.3%
- 5-year price change: +39.4%
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#2. El Centro, CA

- Typical home value: $372,148
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +42.9%
#1. Imperial, CA
- Typical home value: $409,682
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +56.6%