El Cajon, CA
Living in El Cajon
Bikeability44
Walkability38
Commute44
Public Transit53
Affordability38
Public Safety48
Airports81
Hospitals89
Colleges68
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Schools16
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Residents
103kPopulation+5.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$446kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$313 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in El Cajon
United States45
California55
San Diego Metro Area42
San Diego County42
Property Crime in El Cajon
United States48
California56
San Diego Metro Area37
San Diego County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in El Cajon
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding60
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near El Cajon, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near El Cajon, CA
Holy Trinity Elementary School
1 miles, SE
Chase Ranch Montessori School
2 miles, SE
Foothills Christian High School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near El Cajon, CA
San Diego Christian College
3 miles, N
Southern California Seminary
3 miles, E
San Diego State University
7 miles, W
California Miramar University
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near El Cajon, CA
Grossmont Hospital
3 miles, SW
Alvarado Hospital Medical Center
6 miles, W
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Zion
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near El Cajon, CA
San Diego International Airport
14 miles, W
Palm Springs International Airport
76 miles, N
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
80 miles, NW
Ontario International Airport
94 miles, NW