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Apr 7, 2022

Tour of El Cajon, California

Today we're checking out the city of El Cajon, California!


If you're looking for a great city just outside of San Diego, El Cajon could be a great spot. With a diverse and affordable housing stock, a diverse culture with plenty of suburban amenities, El Cajon has a lot to offer.


Let's get into it!



El Cajon Vibes


Home to around 102k residents, El Cajon is located just over 20 minutes northeast of downtown San Diego and the San Diego Airport.


El Cajon is bordered to the north by the city of Santee, to the east by unincorporated San Diego County, to the south by Spring Valley, and to the west by the city of La Mesa and the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego.


Served by two different school districts - Grossmont Union High School District and Cajon Valley Union School District. The former operates the public high schools, and the latter operates the public middle and elementary schools.


Home Price Statistics


The median sale price in El Cajon is around $690k, well below that of the San Diego median sales price of around $850k. Approximately 60% of residents rent, with around 40% owning their home.


If you're looking for a single-family home, currently on the market prices range from around $380k on the very low end, and upwards of $2.3m on the high end. If you're looking for a condo or townhome, currently on the market prices range from around $265k on the very low end, and upwards of $650k on the high end.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Diverse housing stock with modest homes along with "fancy" and modern homes

  • Affordable homes when compared to the San Diego median

  • Good high schools

  • Endless number of suburban amenities

  • Beautiful landscape/topography

  • Diverse population - translates to the food, culture, etc

Cons

  • Surprisingly few outdoor spaces for how big the city is

  • Houses are a bit tight/close together

  • Mediocre public middle and elementary schools

  • Not super close to the ocean


For Fans Of


Basically, if you like this city, you might want to check out these other cities 👇

  • Clairemont

  • Oceanside

  • Chula Vista

  • La Mesa


To Sum Up El Cajon in Three Points

  • Diverse community and housing stock

  • Affordable home prices

  • Plenty of suburban amenities


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the San Diego area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to San Diego, CA - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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