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Descanso, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,670
Population
87/sq mi density
$125,714
Median Income
$53,639 per capita
$606,100
Home Value
$652,477 Zillow
$3,318
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
318
Violent Crime/100K
2,190 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,714 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$606,100 home value, $3,318/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$606,100
115% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,318/mo
185% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
595
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$606,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$652,477
Median Sale Price
$872,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.4%
Owner-Occupied
35.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,318/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
117 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$332
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $606,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $652,477 |
| Median Sale Price | $872,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $332 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,318 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 117 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $332 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 595 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |