El Cajon

To Downtown San Diego: 18-22 minutes

ZIP CODE 92019-92020-92021

To Sell $1.1K - $3.5M
To Rent $1.8K -

Local information

School

1 Elementary School
1 Middle School
1 High School

Crime

Lowest crime relative to the rest of San Diego county.

Commute

94% of residents commute by car.

Shop & Eat

122 Restaurants
33 Groceries
15 Nightlife

General Description

A very huge land

El Cajon is the largest city within San Diego’s East County region with a population of about 100,000. You can find this community just off Interstate 8, which is about 15 miles east of downtown San Diego. El Cajon gets its name from the Spanish for “the box”—chosen because it’s tucked into a valley between several mountains.

In 1845, Maria Antonia Estudillo received a Mexican land grant to settle the area, known then as Rancho El Cajon. The city was incorporated in 1912.  Today, based on the US Census Bureau, the total area of the city is 14.4 square miles (all land). It’s bordered by Spring Valley on the south, an unincorporated San Diego County on the east, La Mesa and San Diego on the west and Santee on the north.

The climate in El Cajon is warm during summer and cool in winter, with a mean temperature of 55.4 °F or more. Other than the gorgeous weather, what’s life like in El Cajon? There are several activities for residents in the city. In fact, over the past ten years, the community has experienced a significant revitalization in a bid to enhance its appeal and attract more businesses to the town.

Among the top employers in the city of El Cajon are:

  • Cajon Valley Union School District
  • City of El Cajon
  • GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics
  • Taylor Guitars
  • Grossmont Union High School District
  • University Mechanical &Engineering Contractors
  • Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
  • The Home Deport
  • Walmart

The city is a short drive to downtown San Diego and offers a fantastic combination of historic and modern architecture. You will find several art galleries as well as restaurants and shopping centers there. Fondly regarded as “East County’s Cultural Zone,” there are designated arts districts in El Cajon, including the Art Center and Olaf Wieghorst Museum.

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Also, there are several events on the Promenade to ensure that the downtown areas remain popular. Some of these activities include concerts which take place every Friday between May and September and other weekly events which are linked to the Cajon Classic Cruise – an event that also takes place every Wednesday.

There are more than a dozen elementary schools, six high schools, and six middle schools. The three higher education institutions in the community are:

  • The San Diego Christian College
  • Grossmont College
  • Cuyamaca College

Other attractions you can find within and nearby the city of El Cajon include Steele Canyon County Park, the Grossmont Shopping Center, and the Rancho San Diego Golf Course, as well as the Mission Trails Regional Park. El Cajon truly has it all: in the city, you will find a total of 17 parks, two libraries, 65 churches, seven community recreation centers and a state-of-the-art performing arts center.

El Cajon is also home to the famous Mother Goose Parade, which takes place every year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It’s the largest parade in San Diego County and one of the largest in the country as a whole. For individuals seeking a calmer alternative to the downtown bustle of San Diego—without sacrificing amenities and conveniences—El Cajon remains an ideal spot.

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0 Rios Canyon Road # 2, El Cajon CA 92021

9Picture(s)
4.89Acre
Beautiful big lot with Views! Very private lot at the end of Rios Canyon Rd. This lot is fenced on 3 sides, has a graded house pad and the percolation test was done! This lot backs up State of California behind it so no one can build behind this lot.
$370,000

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1219 Persimmon Ave, El Cajon CA 92021

2Bedroom(s)
SpacesParking(s)
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23,802
We are pleased to present 1219 Persimmon Avenue, a charming 46-unit multifamily community located in El Cajon, California. Built in 1990, this well-maintained asset consists of (45) 516 SF One Bedroom / One Bath units & (1) 600 SF One Bedroom / One Bath permitted ADU. All second-floor units feature taller vaulted ceilings for a spacious open feel.
$10,500,000

Residential For Sale 3 Bedrooms 13162 Highway 8 Business Spc # 73, El Cajon CA 92021 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate

13162 Highway 8 Business Spc # 73, El Cajon CA 92021

3Bedroom(s)
2Bathroom(s)
Garage(None Known)Parking(s)
11Picture(s)
1,440
BOM at no fault of home. TRULY A MUST SEE!!! Located in the highly sought after park of Terrace View Mobile Home Estates, this nicely updated three bedroom, two bath home boast new laminate flooring throughout, completely remodeled bathrooms, fresh designer paint both inside and out, with all appliances conveying. Space Rent $2,146.
$105,000

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0000 Pinkard Lane # 000, El Cajon CA 92021

10Picture(s)
4.83Acre
16 Approved Townhomes with Architectural Construction Drawings. Can provide architectural CDs, grading plans, landscape plans, and conditions of approval upon request.
$1,999,000

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1037 Dennstedt Place, El Cajon Ca 92020

1Bedroom(s)
1Bathroom(s)
Non-Garage(Assigned)Parking(s)
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700
Nice 1BR 1Bath in duplex at end of Cul De Sac street in Fletcher Hills near Grossmont High, Griffin Regional Park, Grossmont Hospital. Two Parking spaces. Trash and water included. Refrigerator, Stove and garbage disposal included. Coin laundry on site. Light ground level end unit. Optional one car garage available for additional $200/mo Do not disturb tenant.
$1,940
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