Housing & Real Estate — El Cajon, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 35,264 |
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| Occupied | 33,986 |
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| Vacant | 1,278 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 13,965 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 20,021 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $681,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$810,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,790/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,533/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 31.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 60.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,310 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,618 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,563 |
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| Built before 1960 | 7,943 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
