What are the schools like in Escondido, CA?

Escondido is served primarily by Escondido Union. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Escondido?

The median household income in Escondido, CA is $77,554 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Escondido, CA?

Escondido has an average high temperature of 68.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches.

Escondido, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Escondido, CA affordable or expensive?

Escondido's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Escondido is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $616,400 and the median rent is $1,833 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Escondido, CA?

Escondido has a violent crime rate of 433.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1485.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Escondido, CA a Good Place to Live?

Escondido is a mid-sized city of 151,114 in California, with a median household income of $77,554 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Escondido stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Escondido is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Escondido city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.5

Escondido's overall cost of living index is 111.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Escondido costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Escondido, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$616,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,833	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,554	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Escondido's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

433.5 /100k

Property Crime

1485.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Escondido is served primarily by Escondido Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Escondido, CA	National Avg
School District	Escondido Union	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Escondido sees average highs of 68.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 14.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Escondido, CA
Average High — January	68.8°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	14.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Escondido, CA	National Avg
Population	151,114	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harmony Grove, CA 4 mi Del Dios, CA 5 mi San Marcos, CA 6 mi Hidden Meadows, CA 7 mi Elfin Forest, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Escondido

Escondido, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes:

92027 92026 92025 92029

Escondido vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escondido, CA affordable or expensive?

Escondido's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Escondido roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $616,400 and median rent is $1,833/month.

What is the crime rate in Escondido, CA?

Escondido's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1485.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Escondido?

Public schools in Escondido are operated by Escondido Union. The district has 18 elementary, 6 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Escondido, CA a good place to live?

Escondido, CA has a population of 151,114, a median household income of $77,554, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Escondido?

Escondido averages 68.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Escondido?

Escondido, CA is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 92027, 92026, 92025, 92029.

What is the population of Escondido?

The population of Escondido, California is 151,114 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Escondido?

Key numbers for living in Escondido: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $616,400, median household income $77,554, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Escondido side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.