El Cajon, California

Population 101,449

El Cajon is located in San Diego County, CA. The population is 101,449, making El Cajon the 6th largest city in San Diego County.

There are 49 public schools in El Cajon with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for El Cajon is moderate , and there are 274 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in El Cajon is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date El Cajon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near El Cajon include Bostonia, Casa de Oro Mount Helix and Winter Gardens.

El Cajon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 19.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Crime Rate

0.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 346
  • Violent Crimes: 532
  • Robbery: 194
  • Burglary: 358
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

49.87% Higher than national avg.
  • 274 offenders in El Cajon
  • 27.01 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

326 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 292

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in El Cajon, CA and 14 private schools. Homefacts rates El Cajon's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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274 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in El Cajon, CA

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28 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of El Cajon, CA issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of El Cajon, CA issued 10 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,341
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,480
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,900
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,646
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,250

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Environmental Hazards

326 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    El Cajon, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    El Cajon, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    El Cajon, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 56.8°
  • February 55.58°
  • March 58.73°
  • April 60.97°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 66.6°
  • July 69.96°
  • August 73.68°
  • September 72.17°
  • October 66.83°
  • November 61.14°
  • December 55.16°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for El Cajon, CA

Earthquakes
El Cajon, CA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
El Cajon, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
El Cajon, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
El Cajon, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in El Cajon, CA: $45,577

Unemployment

Unemployment in El Cajon is 4.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.88%
White Collar - 53.12%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Duncan D. Hunter
  • Susan Davis

Neighborhood Info

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