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Escondido, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Escondido, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $663,500, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Escondido houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 0622804
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Escondido, CA is a city in San Diego County, California — this guide covers houses in Escondido and the whole local market: 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 the median value of houses in Escondido at $663,500.
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At a glance
Escondido market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
149,913
County
San Diego County
Map pin
33.133053, -117.074043
Census GEOID
0622804
Land area
37.35 sq mi
Median Household Income
$84,477
Median Home Value (city)
$663,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,922/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Escondido as a city in San Diego County, California.
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.
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).
Affordability Snapshot
Escondido's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% 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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Places around Escondido
County guide: San Diego County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Escondido.
USAHouses.com also lists other San Diego County places in California. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Harmony Grove, Del Dios, San Marcos, Hidden Meadows, Elfin Forest, Valley Center, Lake San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe.
Harmony Grove market data
Nearby city · ~4.3 mi
Del Dios market data
Nearby city · ~4.7 mi
San Marcos market data
Nearby city · ~5.5 mi
Hidden Meadows market data
Nearby city · ~6.8 mi
Elfin Forest market data
Nearby city · ~7.0 mi
Valley Center market data
Nearby city · ~7.7 mi
Lake San Marcos market data
Nearby city · ~7.8 mi
Rancho Santa Fe market data
Nearby city · ~10.3 mi
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Escondido FAQ
What are houses worth in Escondido, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Escondido at $663,500.
How much do houses cost in Escondido, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Escondido, Census ACS data shows a median value of $663,500. Active listing prices in San Diego County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Escondido, CA?
Escondido 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 kind of place is Escondido, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Escondido as a city in San Diego County, California.
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 Escondido, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Escondido's median home value at about 7.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% 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.
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Places around Escondido
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as Escondido.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Harmony Grove (~4.3 mi, San Diego County)
- Del Dios (~4.7 mi, San Diego County)
- San Marcos (~5.5 mi, San Diego County)
- Hidden Meadows (~6.8 mi, San Diego County)
- Elfin Forest (~7.0 mi, San Diego County)
- Valley Center (~7.7 mi, San Diego County)
- Lake San Marcos (~7.8 mi, San Diego County)
- Vista (~10.3 mi, San Diego County)
- Rancho Santa Fe (~10.3 mi, San Diego County)
- Poway (~10.5 mi, San Diego County)
- Fairbanks Ranch (~11.8 mi, San Diego County)
- Bonsall (~11.9 mi, San Diego County)
- Carlsbad (~12.2 mi, San Diego County)
- Encinitas (~12.4 mi, San Diego County)
- Ramona (~12.9 mi, San Diego County)
- Solana Beach (~14.5 mi, San Diego County)
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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- Sonora Hills — Trumark Homes · Escondido, California · ~0.5 mi
- Amanda Lane — Trumark Homes · Escondido, California · ~0.5 mi
- Willow Court — Beazer Homes · Escondido, California · ~0.5 mi
- Capistrano — Beazer Homes · Escondido, California · ~0.5 mi
- Edencrest — TruMark Homes · Escondido, California · ~0.5 mi
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