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Hey, I'm a college student here and With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this?
Crime rate is something to consider -El Cajon sits at 532.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $632,800, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People...
With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. Any advice would be great. TIA!
Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $632,800, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
OK so We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned?
Hey, Median household income is $66,478, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $66,478 in El Cajon. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thanks for rea...
Hi all, Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -El Cajon sits at 532.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weathe...
Alright, Just moved here 8 months ago and The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great.
Alright, Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than youn...
Alright, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $66,478 in El Cajon. You can expect to pay around $1,790 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfa...
I'm a college student here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Median household income is $66,478, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...
First post here. We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. You can expect to pay around $1,790 for rent here. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested...
Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of...
Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ye...
Random thought, Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Hi all, Been living here since 2020. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good.
We have two kids (4 and 10) and are looking for a family-friendly neighborhood in El Cajon. Budget is around $1790/month for rent. We prioritize good schools and safety. Any recommendations? Also, are there good parks and activities for kids in the area?
Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -El Cajon sits at 532.4 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? It's...
First post here. I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Any ...
I've been working remotely from El Cajon for 15 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no...
My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,790 for rent here. Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $66,478, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. The weather takes some...
Random thought, I'm originally from St. Louis and With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city.
Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $632,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new development.
Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -El Cajon sits at 532.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $632,800, which is pretty steep. It's ...
I've been working remotely from El Cajon for 2 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Could be better but workable with a...
So, Rent is about $1,790/month for a decent place. With a population of 105K, El Cajon is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some n...
Hey, I'm originally from St. Louis and Poverty rate is 16.1%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?...
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