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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Everly

What Escondido does better than anywhere else

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 60°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Mason B.

Anyone else love living in Escondido?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Median household income is $84,477, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experienc...

0 replies 46 upvotes living
Nevaeh Ward

Healthcare options in Escondido?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $84,477 in Escondido. Average temperature is around 60°F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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Brenda G.

Rent vs buy in Escondido — what makes sense?

Crime rate is something to consider — Escondido sits at 349.8 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Autumn Parker

Raising a family in Escondido — thoughts?

My partner and I are Homes are going for about $663,500 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if y...

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Jordan H.

Best kept secrets of Escondido, CA

Curious what people think. Median household income is $84,477, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you sugge...

6 replies 51 upvotes best-worst
gianna_girl

Worst things about Escondido nobody talks about

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $84,477 in Escondido. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Escondido sits at 349.8 per 100K. It's a very car-de...

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Oliver Evans

Best and worst neighborhoods in Escondido

Curious what people think. I've been here for 15 years and You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jayden Roberts

Best apartments in Escondido under ?

The median home value here is around $663,500, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned?

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Brenda G.

Working remotely from Escondido — my experience

I've been working remotely from Escondido for 4 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...

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Claire L.

Honest thoughts on life in Escondido

I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $663,500, which is pretty steep.

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Isaiah Scott

Best companies to work for in Escondido?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and With a population of 150K, Escondido is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What would you do? It's changing fast — som...

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Rylee P.

What surprised you most about Escondido?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $663,500 on average. Household incomes average around $84,477 in Escondido. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the r...

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Allison Ortiz

Housing in Escondido compared to Portland

First post here. We're a young couple and Rent is about $1,922/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. With a population of 150K, Escondido is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $663,500, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisin...

2 replies 56 upvotes housing
Natalie Torres

Starting a business in Escondido?

First post here. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Lawrence W.

Escondido vs Boston — which is better?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Escondido sits at 349.8 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

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Tyler O.

Escondido quality of life — am I missing something?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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tulsapapa2022

Is Escondido worth moving to in 2026?

Hey, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $84,477 in Escondido. You can expect to pay around $1,922 for rent here. The median home value here is around $663,500, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Prop...

2 replies 55 upvotes moving
Kyle M.

Housing market in Escondido right now

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 9.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts?

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gianna_girl

Best neighborhoods in Escondido

OK so Just moved here 15 months ago and The median home value here is around $663,500, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $663,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The city has invested a...

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Stella Ross

Moving to Escondido with kids — good idea?

With a population of 150K, Escondido is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Escondido sits at 349.8 per 100K. Rent is about $1,922/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $663,500 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast — some good, ...

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Catherine B.

Worst things about living in Escondido

Look, I love Escondido, but let's be real about the downsides: Public transit needs work Property taxes are high Not much to complain about honestly Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

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Isaiah Scott

Couple moving to Escondido from out of state

Longtime lurker here, I work in marketing and With a population of 150K, Escondido is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,922/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Tho...

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Tyler O.

Escondido is underrated, change my mind

Hey, Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Everly

Top 5 things I love about Escondido

First post here. Military spouse here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the communi...

3 replies 54 upvotes best-worst
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