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El cajon, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in El cajon.

Population: 173,694 (Census ACS)

The median home value in El cajon, CA is $825,025 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $686,667 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,336/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$825,025

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$825,025
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$849,357
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$686,667
Median list price
$712,667
Median price per sqft
$473
1-year sale-price change
-3.8%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
332
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
117

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,336/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,113/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,770/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,470/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.3°F
Average low
53.7°F
Annual precipitation
17.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 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
61
Days with Moderate air quality
260
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
3
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
Gillespie Field (SEE) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
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
1,288,281
Average weekly wage
$1,504
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,327

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

How it compares

El cajonState medianUS median
Median home value$825,025$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$686,667$696,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,336/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in El cajon, CA?
$825,025.
What is the median sale price in El cajon, CA?
$686,667.
How long do homes take to sell in El cajon, CA?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in El cajon, CA?
Typical rent: $2,336/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in El cajon, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is El cajon, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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, 2022-23).
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: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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