A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A recorded city film: El Cajon
This recorded neighborhood drive explores El Cajon streets. It is a creator’s filmed journey, not a live traffic camera or a current road-condition report.
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Relocation guide
Moving to El Cajon
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
104,909
Median age 35.5
Median household income
$66,478
Median rent
$1,790/mo
Median home value
$632,800
Schools
36
10 districts
Summer high / winter low
89° / 42°
Pros
- Property taxes are low: about 0.69% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in May, June, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Household incomes are 15% below the US median ($66,478).
- Homes cost 109% more than the US median ($632,800).
- At the median, rent takes about 32% of household income.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in El Cajon?
El Cajon spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $572,000 to $741,600 by zip.
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Life in El Cajon
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Sultan Baklava Bakery in El Cajon San Diego
A food Short shared by Socheata Gallery .
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Is El Cajon a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Property taxes are low: about 0.69% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Mild weather in May, June, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 15% below the US median ($66,478). Homes cost 109% more than the US median ($632,800).
How much do I need to earn to live in El Cajon?
The median household earns $66,478. Rent at the median ($1,790/month) is about 32% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $71,600 a year.
How many schools are in El Cajon?
36 public and private schools across 10 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in El Cajon?
Highs average 89°F in August and lows 42°F in December. The most comfortable months are May, June, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.