Imperial County
Calexico Real Estate: Homes, Prices and Local Insight
Calexico is the Imperial Valley's border city, with the Calexico West port of entry downtown, outlet shopping and a funded port expansion due in 2028. Homes typically run about 3% above the Imperial County figure.
- 130+ sales closed
- 5.0 on Yelp · 6 reviews
- 100% recommend · 12 Facebook reviews
Neighborhood review
What are the strengths and trade-offs of living in Calexico?
Strengths
- Next to the border crossings, with a funded port expansion due in 2028
- Outlet shopping and long-running parades
- Prices close to the county figure
Trade-offs
- No regional park in the city
- The city's housing-plan rezoning is still being worked out with the state
Based on the public data on this page, as of October 2026. It describes homes and places, not the people who live there.
Homes
What are homes like in Calexico?
Calexico has 12,014 homes. Downtown is a strip of small shops just north of the port.
Landmarks include the 1918 Carnegie Library and the original US Inspection Station, both on the National Register.
What's coming
What's planned or being built in Calexico?
Projects with a public approval, funding decision or construction date, as of October 2026.
Calexico West port expansion
Phase 2B, a new pedestrian building that doubles inspection booths to 12, is funded, with completion targeted for the end of 2028. Source
Student housing
Joint SDSU Imperial Valley and Imperial Valley College student housing opens fall 2026.
Cordova Memorial Park redesign
At the design stage.
Things to do · 2 of 5
What is there to do in Calexico?
Mexicali is across the border through the Calexico ports. The four Imperial Valley cities sit within about 17 miles of one another, so the mall in El Centro, the fair in Imperial, the outlets in Calexico and the rodeo in Brawley are all about 20 minutes from each other.
Main street (not counted)
Not yet confirmed for this rating.
Outdoors (not counted)
Neighborhood parks only.
Culture (not counted)
Not yet confirmed for this rating; the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center is in town.
Events (counted)
The December Christmas Parade (59th in 2025) and September Independence Day celebrations.
Entertainment (counted)
Gran Plaza Outlets.
Getting around
How do you get around Calexico?
SR-98, SR-111 and SR-7 serve the city. Calexico West sits downtown at Heffernan Avenue, Calexico East is south of SR-7, and El Centro is about 13 miles north.
Official data
Where can you check hazard maps, crime data and schools in Calexico?
Stephen doesn't rate neighborhoods as safe or unsafe. These are the official sources, so you can judge for yourself.
Hazard maps
| Very High fire hazard zone | No | 341 acres in Moderate zones only. |
|---|---|---|
| FEMA 100-year floodplain | Partial | About 91 acres along the New River. |
| Earthquake fault zone | No | No state-mapped fault zone. |
Community-wide flags overstate risk for most individual homes. Check an address with CAL FIRE, FEMA's flood maps and EQ Zapp. The seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure is the binding document.
Crime data
Patrolled by the Calexico Police Department.
FAQ
Questions about Calexico
What does a typical home cost in Calexico?
Zillow's typical home value for Calexico was $394,080 in August 2026, 3% above Imperial County's $382,827. For a price on a specific home, request a personal valuation.
Is Calexico in a wildfire, flood or earthquake fault zone?
On state and federal maps, Calexico's Very High fire hazard flag is no, its FEMA floodplain flag is partial and its earthquake fault zone flag is no. Check a specific address with CAL FIRE, FEMA and EQ Zapp; the seller's Natural Hazard Disclosure covers each home.
What's being built in Calexico?
Calexico West port expansion. Phase 2B, a new pedestrian building that doubles inspection booths to 12, is funded, with completion targeted for the end of 2028.
Which school district serves Calexico?
Calexico Unified (district list). Stephen doesn't rate schools; the California School Dashboard has the state's data for every public school.
Next step
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Sources: Zillow home value data · Calexico Christmas Parade coverage. Updated October 2026.