miami_angel qa Feb 17, 2026

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 reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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