Living in Escondido, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Escondido · Census data 2020–2024
Escondido has 149,668 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $91,967 (7% lower than the California median), the median home value is $714,500, the median rent is $2,046/month.
Escondido at a glance
- Population
- 149,668
- Median age
- 36.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $91,967State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $714,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,046/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Escondido a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Escondido
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Escondido the median home value is $714,500, 115% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,046 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,869 a month in housing costs.
Escondido median household income
The median household income in Escondido is $91,967 and the income per person is $40,430. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Escondido: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 52,239
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.91
Escondido demographics
- Population
- 149,668
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 50,346
- Foreign-born
- 29%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Escondido ›
Education in Escondido
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Escondido have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Escondido
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Escondido vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido | 149,668 | $91,967 | $714,500 | $2,046 |
| Harmony Grove | 2,585 | $227,140 | $1,231,600 | $3,501 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
| Elfin Forest | 592 | $170,938 | $1,950,000 | — |
| Valley Center | 11,119 | $132,361 | $883,700 | $1,750 |
| Lake San Marcos | 4,693 | $89,851 | $917,000 | $2,585 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 2,260 | $175,792 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Escondido, CA?
The median household income in Escondido is $91,967, 7% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Escondido?
The median home value in Escondido is $714,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Escondido?
The median gross rent in Escondido is $2,046 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Escondido, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Escondido?
The median age in Escondido is 36.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Escondido?
The average commute to work in Escondido is 28 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Escondido?
The unemployment rate in Escondido is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Escondido?
28.9% of adults in Escondido have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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