Desert Gardens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Desert Gardens, El Centro, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Desert Gardens is a neighborhood in El Centro, California, characterized by a balanced mix of homeowners and renters. The area shows a homeownership rate of 52.6%, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 47.4%. This creates a diverse residential community within the broader Imperial Valley region, anchored by the primary ZIP code 92243.
The housing market in Desert Gardens is positioned in the Mid-Range tier, with a median home value of $260,400. Homes average 1,175 square feet in size. Recent mortgage activity indicates a robust market, with 465 total HMDA loan originations. Conventional loans were the most common at 294 originations, followed by 126 FHA loans and 44 VA loans. For renters, the median gross rent is $936 per month, which aligns with the median household income of $54,250.
The neighborhood's market data reflects a stable, accessible environment for both buyers and renters. The significant volume of conventional and government-backed loan originations points to active real estate transactions supporting this community. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 10 neighborhoods in El Centro.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $260K |
| Median Gross Rent | $936/mo |
| Median Household Income | $54K |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.6% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92243 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 465 |
| VA Loan Originations | 44 |
| VA Loan Share | 9.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $390K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 294 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 126 |
3 agents met the full merit gate for Desert Gardens, El Centro, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (760) 335-8560
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ajcarmona
Seven Years Real Estate Experience
32 Five-Star Client Reviews
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Investment Properties, first-time buyers, investors, personalized service, clear communication[4]
El Centro
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (760) 234-9330
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://harleysellshomes.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Harley%20Robbins
Perfect Client Rating
Career Transaction Volume
8 Recent Sales
Relocation, Rentals[4]
El Centro
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (760) 234-8183
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dreamhometeam.goldkeyca.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alcy%20Garcia
Secretary at Imperial Valley Board Of Realtors[6]
Director (Past Rc) at California Association Of Realtors Inc[6]
Licensed Real Estate Broker
4.8-star rating
Foreclosure, Imperial Valley market, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, investment properties, client consultation[4]
El Centro
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).