At a Glance
Median Income
$84,477
$38,098 per capita
Home Value
$663,500
Zillow: $842,305
Median Rent
$1,922/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
1,514/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12.4% smoking rate
How Escondido Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Escondido's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Escondido a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Escondido residents earn a median household income of $84,477 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,098. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Escondido is $663,500 , 135% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $842,305. Median rent is $1,922/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Escondido reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,514/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
27.8% of adults in Escondido hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Escondido has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population149,913
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density4,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,477
Per Capita$38,098
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$663,500
Rent$1,922
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$842,305
Housing Units53,082
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property1,514/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault303/100K
Burglary226/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation673 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Escondido was founded in 1888.
The median home in Escondido was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
28.3% 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.