Economy & Jobs — El Cajon, California

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$67,511
Estimated 2026~$75,800
Per Capita Income$29,968
Poverty Rate20.5%
Unemployment Rate9.5%
In Labor Force50,332

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare21.8%
Retail13.7%
Arts Food11.5%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices3,081
Fast Food3,052
Full Service Restaurants2,618
Law Offices2,489
Physician Offices2,450
Dental Offices1,943
Insurance Agencies1,321
Coffee Shops1,075
Child Day Care861
Auto Repair852
Beauty Salons851
Accounting Firms663
Commercial Banks609
Grocery Stores590
Fitness Centers578
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.