El Cajon
- Suburb of San Diego, CA
Suburb
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$492,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,500
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault357.5national 282.7
- Murder1.9national 6.1
- Rape41.9national 40.7
- Robbery110.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary254.2national 500.1
- Theft1,148.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft344.5national 284
Residents
Working in El Cajon
Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$58,193
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving El Cajon
- grade A+
Helix Charter High School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 829 reviews
- grade A+
Preuss School UCSD
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 303 reviews
- grade A+
Elevate Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A+
Grossmont Middle College High School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 146 reviews
- grade A
College Preparatory Middle - La Mesa Spring Valley
Top Private Schools Near El Cajon
- grade A+
Francis Parker School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade A+
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 271 reviews
- grade A+
St. Augustine High School
- Rating 4.3 out of 5 174 reviews
- grade A+
Torah High Schools of San Diego
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
The Waldorf School of San Diego
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 22 reviews
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El Cajon Reviews
Rating 3.53 out of 5 288 reviews
My second home since 2014 has been the beautiful city of El Cajon. Its extraordinary diversity and cultural diversity are what make this place unique. Little Baghdad and Little Saigon are just two of the city's thriving cultural neighborhoods where visitors may fully immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and flavors of many cultures. The Iraqi Festival, Tet Festival, and Latino Film Festival are just a few of the exciting festivals that make El Cajon come alive throughout the year, giving locals and guests alike the chance to enjoy and appreciate the many cultures. Beyond its cultural attractions, El Cajon provides a high standard of living because to its lovely parks, lively downtown, and closeness to the thriving city of San Diego.
Lots of driving. Not many attractions I can think of visiting on the top of my head, but the neighborhoods are really nice to drive through. Specifically, through the hills. There is a lot of good food here, however! You just have to look.
Very well populated, Generally a very affordable area but yet still safe environment. Very Low crime rate!