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Escondido, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Escondido, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $663,500, county listing prices up about 2.4% over the past year.
Escondido, CA is in San Diego County, within the San Diego County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 149,913, with a median household income of $84,477. Census data puts Escondido's median home value at $663,500 (all owner-occupied homes); San Diego County's current median listing price runs $929,000, up about 2.4% over the past year.
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Escondido market snapshot
Population
149,913
Median Household Income
$84,477
Median Home Value (city)
$663,500
Median Listing Price (San Diego County)
$929,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,922/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Escondido's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $663,500. Separately, San Diego County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $929,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA shows a +2.4% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. San Diego County's own annual index shows a 0.66% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Escondido has an estimated population of 149,913 and a median household income of $84,477, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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San Diego Unified serves the area — 175 schools, 93,893 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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Escondido FAQ
What are home values like in Escondido, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Escondido's median home value at $663,500. San Diego County's current median listing price runs $929,000, up about 2.4% over the past year.
What is the population of Escondido, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Escondido's population at approximately 149,913.
What's the median rent in Escondido, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Escondido at approximately $1,922 per month.
What is the median household income in Escondido, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Escondido at approximately $84,477.
Is the San Diego County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA shows a +2.4% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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