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Salton Sea Desert Community

Listings in Niland, CA

Welcome to Niland, a small Imperial County desert community near the Salton Sea, best known as the gateway to Slab City and Salvation Mountain.

Niland is a census-designated place in Imperial County, California, in the southeastern desert of the state, about two miles southeast of the Salton Sea and eight miles north of Calipatria. The community has carried several names over its history — Old Beach, Imperial Junction, and Hobgood — reflecting its origins as a stop along the region's railroad and agricultural development. About 750 residents live in the community, with the population recorded at 756 in the 2020 census, though seasonal and itinerant residents in the surrounding desert swell the area's numbers at times. Niland sits at the edge of the Salton Sea, the vast inland lake created accidentally in the early 1900s when Colorado River water breached an irrigation canal and flooded the basin. The Salton Sea's history, its receding shoreline, and its distinctive geology define the landscape around town. The nearby Niland Geyser is a slow-moving mudpot that has inched across the desert floor, and the Salton Buttes volcanic field and geothermal activity mark the region's geology. The community is best known to outsiders for its neighbors. Slab City, an informal off-grid settlement on a former military training site just to the east, attracts squatters, artists, and winter visitors, while Salvation Mountain, the painted hillside folk-art environment created by Leonard Knight, stands northeast of Niland as a celebrated desert landmark. These two sites draw a steady stream of artists, travelers, and photographers, giving Niland an outsized cultural profile relative to its small population. Public schooling is provided by the Calipatria Unified School District, which serves Calipatria, Niland, and Bombay Beach, with Grace Smith Elementary located in Niland. State Route 111 links the community north toward the Salton Sea and south toward Calipatria and El Centro, anchoring Niland within the Imperial Valley's agricultural and desert economy.

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Listings 31
Population 756
County Imperial County
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87 Niland Avenue
$59,000
FR26191841
For Sale
87 Niland Avenue Niland, CA 92257
1 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 400 sq ft
Dombroski Realty

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Honey Wagon Road
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219151337DA
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Honey Wagon Road Niland, CA 92257
Meade Commercial Inc.
Next To Avenue
$20,000
219150830DA
For Sale
Next To Avenue Niland, CA 92257
HomeSmart
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$39,000
CV26125401
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Not Available Niland, CA 92257
REALTY ONE GROUP WEST
21 Hot Mineral Spa Road
$27,000
219147353DA
For Sale
21 Hot Mineral Spa Road Niland, CA 92257
Desert Gold Properties, Inc.
40 E Of Hot Mineral Spa Road
$53,000
219146021DA
For Sale
40 E Of Hot Mineral Spa Road Niland, CA 92257
Desert Gold Properties, Inc.
002-430-015-000
$32,500
IG26039309
For Sale
002-430-015-000 Niland, CA 92257
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
021-370-019-000
$9,888
IG26039314
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021-370-019-000 Niland, CA 92257
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
002-450-019-000
$7,600
IG26039349
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002-450-019-000 Niland, CA 92257
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
21 alcott
$18,200
PW26007366
For Sale
21 alcott Niland, CA 92257
Altuna Real Estate
8047 International
$22,000
IV25273100
For Sale
8047 International Niland, CA 92257
COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY
Highway 111
$65,000
IV25273102
For Sale
Highway 111 Niland, CA 92257
COLDWELL BANKER TOWN & COUNTRY
10 Hot Mineral Spa Road
$34,000
219134516DA
For Sale
10 Hot Mineral Spa Road Niland, CA 92257
Desert Gold Properties, Inc.
51 4th St
$67,500
219134035DA
For Sale
51 4th St Niland, CA 92257
Keller Williams Realty
Trily Rd #1
$56,000
HD22232689
For Sale
Trily Rd #1 Niland, CA 92257
Keller Williams Victor Valley
Frink Rd #1
$29,000
HD22239281
For Sale
Frink Rd #1 Niland, CA 92257
Keller Williams Victor Valley
Chick Rd #1
$39,000
HD22228986
For Sale
Chick Rd #1 Niland, CA 92257
Keller Williams Victor Valley
Power Line Rd #1
$75,000
HD22226055
For Sale
Power Line Rd #1 Niland, CA 92257
Keller Williams Victor Valley

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About Niland

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Niland is modest and desert-oriented, consisting of small single-family homes, mobile homes, and scattered rural parcels across a flat, arid setting. The community's small size and remote location produce a low-density, spread-out pattern, with properties clustered near the main roads and the school. Most homes sit on larger, individually owned parcels rather than in tight residential blocks, and Niland's setting reflects Imperial County's agricultural and desert economy rather than suburban or master-planned development.

Neighborhoods

Niland has no formal subdivisions; homes gather along the community's main streets near the school and the highway, then thin into open desert and farmland. The nearby Slab City squatter community lies to the east on former military land, while Salvation Mountain stands northeast of town as a major roadside landmark. Together these anchors frame Niland's unusual, arts-and-desert character and set it apart from other Imperial Valley communities.

Lifestyle in Niland

Life in Niland is quiet, remote, and tied to the desert. The Salton Sea's shoreline and the surrounding Imperial Valley set the backdrop, while the nearby Slab City and Salvation Mountain bring a steady stream of artists, travelers, and winter visitors. Residents draw on Calipatria and Brawley for larger shopping and services, and the community's small scale keeps daily life unhurried and closely knit.

Schools & Education

Niland is served by the Calipatria Unified School District, a public system covering the communities of Calipatria, Niland, and Bombay Beach in Imperial County. Grace Smith Elementary School is located within Niland, and district students continue to Calipatria's middle and high schools. The district's rural setting and small enrollment tie its schools closely to the communities they serve across the northern Imperial Valley.

Getting Around

Niland lies along State Route 111 in Imperial County, connecting it north toward the Salton Sea and south toward Calipatria and El Centro. The community is roughly 150 miles east of San Diego and about 40 miles north of the Mexican border. Its remote desert location makes the car the primary means of travel, with regional highways linking it to the Imperial Valley.

Parks & Recreation

Niland's surroundings draw visitors to the Salton Sea shoreline, Salvation Mountain, and the off-grid Slab City community. The Sonoran Desert setting offers off-roading, hiking, bird watching, and photography, while the Niland Geyser and Salton Buttes add geological interest. The Imperial Valley's canals and agricultural lands frame the landscape for residents and travelers alike, and the open desert invites stargazing on clear nights throughout the year.

About Niland

Frequently asked questions

Where is Niland?

Niland is a census-designated place in Imperial County, California, about two miles southeast of the Salton Sea and eight miles north of Calipatria. It lies roughly 150 miles east of San Diego.

What is Niland known for?

Niland is known as the gateway to Slab City, an informal off-grid community, and Salvation Mountain, the painted folk-art hillside created by Leonard Knight. It also sits near the Salton Sea.

What school district serves Niland?

The Calipatria Unified School District serves Niland, along with Calipatria and Bombay Beach. Grace Smith Elementary School is located in Niland, and students attend district middle and high schools in Calipatria.

What is the Salton Sea?

The Salton Sea is an inland lake in California's Imperial and Coachella valleys, created accidentally in the early 1900s when Colorado River water breached an irrigation canal. Niland sits near its southeastern shore.

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