Is Imperial, CA 92251 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Imperial housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Imperial, CA 92251 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold faster (39 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $439,810. Overall, Imperial is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Imperial County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Imperial ranks #441 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Westmorland 92281 (0% sold over asking) or Ocotillo 92259 (0% sold over asking), while Heber 92249 (75% sold over asking) and Calipatria 92233 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.