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El Cajon, CA

Looking to move to El Cajon, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to El Cajon, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: El Cajon, CA has a population of 103163. What about cost of living in El Cajon, CA? The median income in El Cajon, CA is $75,521 and the median home value is $712,134.

Read on to learn more about El Cajon, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in El Cajon, CA

Average Temperatures

77 high / 53 low

Average Annual Rainfall

13 in

Average Annual Snowfall

0 in

Quick Facts about El Cajon, California

Median Home Value
$712,134
Median Property Tax
$2,627
Total Population
103,163
Average Commute
22 min
Median Household Income
$75,521
Median Monthly Rent
$1,714

Map of El Cajon, CA


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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