El Cajon, CA

Living in El Cajon

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 38
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 68
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Schools 16
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Residents

103k Population +5.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$446k Median Home Value +$57k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$313 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in El Cajon

United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42

Property Crime in El Cajon

United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 56 3 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 58 3 0
Apr 61 1 0
May 64 0 0
Jun 68 0 0
Jul 72 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 67 1 0
Nov 60 1 0
Dec 55 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in El Cajon

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado3
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near El Cajon, CA

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Airports

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