Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach, CA
Imperial Beach Pier — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach, 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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Imperial Beach Pier Neighborhood Overview
Imperial Beach Pier is a coastal neighborhood in the city of Imperial Beach, California, anchored by its iconic pier. The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $744,100, with homes averaging 1,075 square feet. The market is classified as Prime, with significant mortgage activity reflected in 357 total loan originations in the most recent HMDA data. This lending was dominated by conventional loans (269 originations), supported by a notable number of VA loans (74 originations), indicating a strong presence of military and veteran homebuyers in the area.
The neighborhood has a distinct rental character, with a homeownership rate of 31.0% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 69.0%. The median gross rent is $1,841 per month. The median household income in the area is $75,731. This combination of a high median home value and a relatively lower homeownership rate suggests a competitive market where renting is a common pathway for residents seeking the beachside lifestyle.
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Imperial Beach Pier Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $744K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $76K |
| Homeownership Rate | 31.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 91932 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 357 |
| VA Loan Originations | 74 |
| VA Loan Share | 20.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $799K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 269 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 14 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Imperial Beach Pier
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31