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El Cajon, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in El Cajon.

Population: 173,694 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in El Cajon, CA is $828,085 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $801,667 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,352/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$828,085

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$828,085
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.6%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$851,193
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$801,667
Median list price
$794,167
Median price per sqft
$508
1-year sale-price change
-2.7%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
266
For-sale inventory
339
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
249
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
111

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,352/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,192/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,335/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,526/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
44
Elementary schools
24
Middle schools
6
High schools
10
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cajon Valley Union, Dehesa Elementary, Grossmont Union High
Schools include
Lexington Elementary, Madison Avenue Elementary, Meridian Elementary, Montgomery Middle, Jamacha Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
88
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.3°F
Average high
75.7°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
268
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,079
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
91,328
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
102,204

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Gillespie Field (SEE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
22
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
245
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,667
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,378
Average weekly wage
$1,611
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,707

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

El CajonState medianUS median
Typical home value$828,085$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$801,667$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,352/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,667$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in El Cajon, CA?
$828,085.
What is the median sale price in El Cajon, CA?
$801,667.
How long do homes take to sell in El Cajon, CA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in El Cajon, CA?
Typical rent: $2,352/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in El Cajon, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is El Cajon, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 88 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in El Cajon, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in El Cajon, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near El Cajon, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve El Cajon, CA?
44 schools (24 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is El Cajon, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in El Cajon, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in El Cajon, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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