Hotel del Coronado reflected in the wet sand, photographed December 23, 2011.

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Coronado vs Imperial Beach

Two California cities 8 miles apart, side by side.

CoronadoImperial Beach
Population18,55825,897
Median household income$135,056$79,071
Median home value$1,998,900$811,000
Median rent$3,250/mo$1,914/mo
Median age41.935.2
Homeownership55%31%
Property tax (effective)0.50%0.53%
Sales tax7.75%8.75%
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Is Coronado or Imperial Beach cheaper?

For housing, Imperial Beach is cheaper: median home values are $1,998,900 in Coronado and $811,000 in Imperial Beach; median rents are $3,250 and $1,914.

Which has higher incomes, Coronado or Imperial Beach?

Coronado: median household income is $135,056 in Coronado and $79,071 in Imperial Beach.

How far is Coronado from Imperial Beach?

About 8 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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