Escondido, CA · Market Data

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.

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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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At a glance

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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What makes Escondido different

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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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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