Imperial Beach, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
The most southwesterly beach city in the continental U.S., with four miles of beach, a quarter-mile pier and the Tijuana River Estuary.
Imperial Beach is a beach city of about 4.4 square miles and 26,137 residents (2020 Census), incorporated on July 18, 1956. It sits in ZIP 91932 between San Diego Bay and the Tijuana River Valley. In September 2026 the 91932 median detached sale was $915,000 (GSDAR). Imperial Beach has about 4,150 detached homes and 5,050 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Imperial Beach Market · September 2026
ZIP 91932 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 91932 (Imperial Beach), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Imperial Beach
The vibe
Imperial Beach began in the 1880s as a summer getaway for Imperial Valley farmers and became its own city in 1956. Today it is a small beach town of about 26,000 people, and about 40% of its land is protected open space in the Tijuana River watershed.
Sources: City of Imperial Beach (via SDSU Tijuana River workshop summary); U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Things to do
Walk about four miles of open beach, surf, or fish from the quarter-mile wooden pier at Pier Plaza. The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve protects one of the largest remaining coastal wetlands in Southern California, with birding and trails nearby.
Sources: City of Imperial Beach; NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve System.
Schools
Bayside STEAM Academy
Grades K-6
Oneonta Elementary
Grades K-6
Imperial Beach Charter
Grades K-8
Mar Vista High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
MTS Route 901 runs from the Iris Avenue Transit Center through Imperial Beach toward Coronado and downtown, and Routes 933 and 934 loop through town with stops near the pier.
Source: San Diego MTS route schedules.
Neighborhood Insight
The Imperial Beach branch of the San Diego County Library is at 810 Imperial Beach Blvd. Imperial Beach got its start in the 1880s as a summer vacation spot for farmers from the Imperial Valley, which is where the name comes from. Residents voted to become a city in 1956.
Source: San Diego County Library.
Imperial Beach Neighborhood Tour
A tour of Imperial Beach from Jed Bratt on The Real Estate Jedi channel.
Around Imperial Beach
Imperial Beach FAQ
Where is Imperial Beach?
Imperial Beach is a coastal city in the South Bay of San Diego County, in ZIP 91932, between San Diego Bay and the Tijuana River Valley near the Mexico border.
What was the median home price in Imperial Beach in September 2026?
For ZIP 91932, the September 2026 median sale price was $915,000 for detached homes and $780,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). Only 6 detached and 5 attached homes closed that month, so medians can swing.
How long are Imperial Beach homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 91932 sold in a median of 60 days and attached homes in 45 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Imperial Beach?
South Bay Union School District runs the elementary schools, including Bayside STEAM Academy, Oneonta Elementary and Imperial Beach Charter, and Sweetwater Union High runs Mar Vista High. Check your exact address with each district.
Is there a pier in Imperial Beach?
Yes. The Imperial Beach Pier, about 1,490 feet long and built in 1963, starts at Portwood Pier Plaza, 10 Evergreen Ave off Seacoast Dr (City of Imperial Beach). Fishing from the pier needs no license.
Is the beach water quality a concern?
Beach closures happen more often on the Imperial Beach shoreline than elsewhere in the county because of Tijuana River runoff. Check current status with the County of San Diego beach water quality site before swimming.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Imperial Beach?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Imperial Beach and across San Diego County.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Imperial Beach, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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