Suburb0
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingD
- NightlifeB+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityA
- JobsC-
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$430,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,277
National
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El Cajon Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in El Cajon
Jobs
C-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,593
National
$55,322El Cajon Reviews
245 reviews
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El Cajon is certainly not the worst city, but it not a good place to live unless you have the money to live in the outskirts. There is a huge problem with methamphetamine usage and production in, and near, the city. There is also a large population of homeless people. While all sorts are represented, a disproportionately large percentage of the chronic homeless population here is white, young or middle-aged, and living with drug addiction problems. It is a sad state of affairs. It is generally a rundown and ugly city, the biggest attraction being a mall. The people are relatively unfriendly as well. The cost of rent is lower than many parts of San Diego County, but it is still extremely expensive for what are often poor to middling apartments, at best. The one bright spot in this darkness is that El Cajon boasts a large Chaldean (Iraqi Catholics) population. They bring a welcome taste of diversity in culture and food, and tend to make great neighbors in my experience.
El Cajon is a diverse, growing, upbeat city. Lots of opportunity but requires a decent paycheck to afford housing. The public school system is great. In regards to food, you can find anything and everything here. Due to the diversity, you can choose from middle eastern food to an American cheeseburger. In addition to the diversity, different parts of the city are being renovated to ensure better living. If you're thinking about moving to El Cajon, prepare, prepare, prepare. Many people have made premature decisions and resulted in them not being able to afford the city.
There are many things I do like in El cajon. One thing is that it has many of different restaurants including different cultures such us chienese food, mexican food, and Middle Eastern. Also, it has great shopping and recreational areas. My best places to visit are Sycuan Casino and La Jolla Beaches. I like also the weather of El Cajon; it is relatively moderate. Furthermore, I love living in El Cajon because of the great diversity of the people here. It is a great community to live in and I am very happy to live here. There are also many schools in El Cajon that are very good. One change I like to see in El Cajon is that it would be nice if the arealooked better such as more trees and nature. Also, I would see a change in lights in the streets; they are little.