Housing & Real Estate — Escondido, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 52,662 |
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| Occupied | 50,658 |
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| Vacant | 2,004 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 26,450 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 24,208 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $714,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$849,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,922/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,898/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 | 25.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 52.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,170 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 5,106 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 6,639 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,449 |
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| Median Year Built | 1980 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
