At a Glance
Home Value
$1,496,700
Zillow: $943,389
Violent Crime
216/100K
1,416/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Elfin Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elfin Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elfin Forest a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elfin Forest is $1,496,700 , 431% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $943,389. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Elfin Forest reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,416/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Elfin Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elfin Forest has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population566
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$67,984
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
Home Value$1,496,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$943,389
Housing Units188
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property1,416/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Elfin Forest was built in 1987.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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