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Elfin Forest, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Elfin Forest, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $1,496,700, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Elfin Forest houses and the broader area.
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Elfin Forest, CA is in San Diego County, California — this guide covers houses in Elfin Forest and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 566, with a median household income of $-666,666,666. Census data puts the median value of houses in Elfin Forest at $1,496,700.
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Market overview
Elfin Forest housing market
Elfin Forest is in San Diego County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elfin Forest and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,496,700
Population (Census ACS)
566
County price trend (2025)
0.66% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Elfin Forest market snapshot
Population
566
County
San Diego County
Median Household Income
$-666,666,666
Median Home Value (city)
$1,496,700
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elfin Forest's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,496,700.
County Price Trend
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elfin Forest has an estimated population of 566 and a median household income of $-666,666,666, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elfin Forest's Census-reported median home value works out to about -0.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 1200% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Temecula (~28.6 mi), Aguanga (~31.7 mi), Murrieta (~34.0 mi), San Clemente (~35.8 mi), French Valley (~36.0 mi), Lake Riverside (~36.9 mi), Rancho Mission Viejo (~37.2 mi), Wildomar (~37.3 mi), Sage (~38.6 mi), San Juan Capistrano (~40.0 mi), Dana Point (~40.4 mi), Lakeland Village (~40.7 mi), Ladera Ranch (~42.0 mi), Menifee (~42.1 mi), Canyon Lake (~42.2 mi), Coto de Caza (~42.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Elfin Forest data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
566
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,496,700
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.66%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$929,000
Census place type
CDP
County
San Diego County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.02 sq mi
Census GEOID
0621916
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Elfin Forest
Schools
San Diego Unified — 175 schools, 93,893 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. San Diego addresses may be served by San Diego Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Elfin Forest FAQ
What are houses worth in Elfin Forest, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elfin Forest at $1,496,700.
How much do houses cost in Elfin Forest, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Elfin Forest, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,496,700. Active listing prices in San Diego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Elfin Forest, CA?
Elfin Forest houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding San Diego County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Elfin Forest, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elfin Forest's population at approximately 566.
What's the median rent in Elfin Forest, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elfin Forest at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Elfin Forest, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elfin Forest at approximately $-666,666,666.
Is the Elfin Forest housing market growing?
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Elfin Forest, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elfin Forest's median home value at about -0.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 1200% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Elfin Forest, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Diego Unified for many Elfin Forest addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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