244 homes in El Cajon
El Cajon is an East County city with diverse community. Features affordable housing, diverse dining, and access to mountain recreation.
Today, El Cajon has 244 homes for sale at a median price of $729,000, typically selling in about 33 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$789K
↓ 2.6% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.0 months of supply
Balanced Market244 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~33 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 42% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in El Cajon
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
41%
Homeowners
59%
Renters
Homeownership is 14.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
33,986 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $275K in value on average.
Price Reductions
105 listings have reduced their price
43% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.7% (~$49K)
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