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Niland, CA

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Population
1,116
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
-142 ft
Median Home Value
$226,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Niland

Located just southeast of the Salton Sea in Imperial County, Niland is a quiet desert community with deep roots in the valley's agricultural boom. Originally founded as a railroad stop called Old Beach, developers eventually renamed it after the fertile Nile River basin, hoping early irrigation projects would turn the area into a desert oasis. You can still spot this Egyptian theme on street signs like Luxor and Memphis. Today, it offers a rustic, slow-paced lifestyle and serves as a jumping-off point for exploring nearby desert landmarks like Salvation Mountain.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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