Housing & Real Estate — Encinitas, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 26,209 |
| Occupied | 24,088 |
| Vacant | 2,121 |
| Owner-Occupied | 15,987 |
| Renter-Occupied | 8,101 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,646,800 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,788,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,730/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $8,293/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 20.2% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.2% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,471 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 2,618 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 2,319 |
| Built before 1960 | 2,942 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.