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Winter home for the Blue Angels

WINTER TRAINING IN A PLACE CALLED HOME

"For a team that spends over 300 days travelling, this is like home because we spend more consecutive days in the Imperial Valley than anywhere else". - Captn. William Perkins.

2021 marked the 75th anniversary of The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels who transitioned to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets.

Since
1946

Our City at a Glance

State of the City Address 2022

21513

Residents

89569

median household income

312176

median home price

783

building permits

$60+ million of Retail Market Opportunity

Located in the center of the Imperial Valley, the City of Imperial is the home of the most vital regional serving facilities including the Imperial Valley College, the Imperial County Airport, Imperial Irrigation District and the Imperial Valley Expo.

Desert, not deserted

The City of Imperial is truly the center of the Imperial Valley with a vast wealth of recreational living and unlimited business opportunities.

Citizen Satisfaction
89%

As one of the safest cities in California, Imperial is the center of activities in this unique area of sun, sand, and splendor of Western living.

The City’s central location in the region, and proximity to Mexico makes Imperial an ideal location for industry and business services.

Imperial is among the top ten fastest growing cities in the State with a 23% increase in size since the 2010 U.S. Census. Imperial also has records highs with the highest median income at $85,000, double the County’s, and median home price $267,000.

UPCOMING EVENTS

13 December

Imperial Parade of Lights

6-8 PM   -  
Mark your calendars for a spectacular showcase of holiday lights!
14 December

Christmas in a Small Town

1-5 PM   -  
Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with an afternoon of lively entertainment and fun for the whole family!
25 January

2025 Colorfest Charity Fun Run

12-4 PM   -   Dep. Anthony Redondo Memorial Park
 Join the excitement and make a difference at our Colorfest Charity Fun Run!

Home of the California Mid-Winter Fair. Best time to be in Imperial.

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The City of Imperial strives to be an economically vibrant and culturally rich community with a strong sense of identity, pride and prosperity. It's the people, it's the place. Welcome home.

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