Escondido, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
149,913
Population
4,014/sq mi density
$84,477
Median Income
$38,098 per capita
$663,500
Home Value
$842,305 Zillow
$1,922
Median Rent
37.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
436
Violent Crime/100K
1,514 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,477 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$663,500 home value, $1,922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
149,913
Census 2023
Population Density
4,014
per square mile
Land Area
37.0
square miles (95.8 km²)
Median Age
37.1 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 51.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
47.1%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
51.7%
Asian
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.1%
Spanish
40.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
28.3%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.7%
2% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.5%
34% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 149,913 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,014 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 37.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
Language
| English Only | 57.1% |
| Spanish | 40.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 28.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 12.7% |
| Health Insurance | 88.5% |
| Uninsured | 11.5% |
| Broadband Access | 93.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |