246 homes in El Cajon
Homes for Sale in El Cajon, TN
About El Cajon, TN Real Estate
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city, and the origin of the city's common nickname "the Box".
El Cajon is an East County city with diverse community. Features affordable housing, diverse dining, and access to mountain recreation.
Today, El Cajon has 247 homes for sale at a median price of $719,000, typically selling in about 32 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in El Cajon
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- 10Grossmont Middle College Highhigh school
- 9Fletcher Hills Elementaryelementary
- 8Fuerte Elementaryelementary
- 8Rancho San Diego Elementaryelementary
- 8Valhalla Highhigh school
- 8Vista Grande Elementaryelementary
Why Live in El Cajon?
- Affordable housing
- Diverse community
- Downtown revival
- Mountain access
Popular Neighborhoods in El Cajon
El Cajon Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$789K
↓ 2.6% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.2 months of supply
Balanced Market246 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 ~32 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 $290K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$375K)
Price Reductions
99 listings have reduced their price
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.0% (~$50K)
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