Escondido, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Diego County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Escondido based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Escondido
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 75Income: 56Home Value: 66Safety: 100Education: 27Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 85

Quick Stats

Population

149,913

2023 ACS

Median Income

$84,477

2023

Median Home Value

$663,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,922

2023

Median Age

37.1

Unemployment

4.5%

Cost of Living Index

170.6

100 = national avg

Escondido is a city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 149,913 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Escondido is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Escondido is $84,477, and the median home value is $663,500. The cost of living index is 170.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,922 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 37.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

149,913

Male

75,291

50.2%

Female

74,622

49.8%

Median Age

37.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.1%

High School or Higher

35.0%

Foreign Born

28.3%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

40.4%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.417

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

47.1%

Foreign Born

28.3%

White
47.1%
Black
2.3%
Asian
7.0%
Native American
1.6%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More
22.9%
Other
18.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

51.7%

77,550 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

48.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
68,807 (88.7%)
Puerto Rican
1,428 (1.8%)
Cuban
294 (0.4%)
Dominican
139 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
1,009 (1.3%)
Guatemalan
2,307 (3.0%)
Colombian
257 (0.3%)
Honduran
190 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
128 (0.2%)
Peruvian
466 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
2,524 (3.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
406 (3.9%)
Chinese
1,082 (10.3%)
Filipino
4,169 (39.6%)
Vietnamese
2,091 (19.8%)
Korean
432 (4.1%)
Japanese
570 (5.4%)
Cambodian
83 (0.8%)
Hmong
230 (2.2%)
Thai
51 (0.5%)
Laotian
502 (4.8%)
Taiwanese
115 (1.1%)
Other Asian
811 (7.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
116 (17.6%)
Samoan
149 (22.6%)
Chamorro
45 (6.8%)
Other Pacific Islander
346 (52.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
38 (1.5%)
Other Native American
2,416 (98.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

140,109

English Only

57.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

50,228 speakers

Limited English

18.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
50,228 (35.8%)
Tagalog
2,669 (1.9%)
Vietnamese
1,686 (1.2%)
Other Indo-European
1,275 (0.9%)
Other Asian
1,032 (0.7%)
Chinese
967 (0.7%)
Slavic Languages
864 (0.6%)
Korean
383 (0.3%)
Other Languages
340 (0.2%)
German
279 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.2%

Limited English Proficiency

18.8%

Spanish
44.2% limited English
Tagalog
29.4% limited English
Vietnamese
73.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
32.7% limited English
Other Asian
34.1% limited English
Chinese
57.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
35.2% limited English
Korean
47.0% limited English
Other Languages
40.9% limited English
German
25.4% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

8,079

5.4% of population

Disability Rate

34.0%

2,750 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$59,297

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
34.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.3%
Vietnam
26.9%
Korea
4.2%
World War II
3.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
14.0%
35-54
24.1%
55-64
21.0%
65-74
17.4%
75+
23.5%

Male Veterans

7,025

87.0%

Female Veterans

1,054

13.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$59,297

Non-Veteran Income

$37,359

Difference

$21,938

58.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,750

Without Disability

5,329

Disability Rate

34.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

53,992

#1 Ancestry

German

7.3% (11,000)

#2 Ancestry

English

6.2% (9,282)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

4.8% (7,233)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
7.3%
English
6.2%
Irish
4.8%
Italian
2.9%
American
2.1%
European
2.0%
French
1.6%
Scottish
1.1%
Polish
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Swedish
0.8%
Norwegian
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
British
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
Russian
0.4%
Hungarian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

50,658

Family Households

34,277

67.7%

Married Couples

24,655

48.7%

Non-Family Households

16,381

32.3%

Single Mother Households

6,504

12.8%

Single Father Households

3,118

6.2%

Living Alone

12,893

25.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

29,202

In Married Couple

20,415

69.9%

With Single Mother

6,709

23.0%

With Single Father

2,078

7.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$96,520

Married Couple Income

$113,865

Single Mother Income

$51,974

Single Father Income

$84,258

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,496

Grandparents Responsible

560

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$84,477

+15% vs national

Per Capita Income

$38,098

+2% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.4%

-1% vs national

Gini Index

0.4539

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.5%

-14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.2%

of households

How Escondido Compares

Escondido vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Escondido is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Escondido. The median household income here is $84,477.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.0%
$25-50K
14.5%
$50-75K
14.8%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
17.9%
$150-200K
10.5%
$200K+
14.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

-41% vs CA avg

Labor Force

76,471

Employed

72,536

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.1

Work from Home

12.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

170.6

100 = national avg

+70.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$75,076

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$177,451

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
255.8
Food
114.6
Transportation
129.1
Healthcare
111.7
Utilities
139.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,459

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,001

per month

The median household income in Escondido, CA is $84,477, which is 15.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $38,098. The poverty rate of 13.4% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4539, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 76,471. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 170.6, which is 70.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 255.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $75,076 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$780,000

Median List Price

$784,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$465

Days on Market

38

Active Inventory

152

Months of Supply

2.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$820,204

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,522

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

26.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
26.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.1%
Listings with Price Drops
25.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 4.3%List Price ↓ 0.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

67

New Listings

86

Pending Sales

81

Homes Sold ↓ 23.0%New Listings ↓ 14.0%Pending ↓ 12.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$465

Median List $/SF

$492

Sale $/SF ↓ 2.9%List $/SF ↓ 3.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Escondido, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, home prices have risen 762.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 98.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 52.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA housing market rather than Escondido alone.

40yr ↑ 762.1%20yr ↑ 76%10yr ↑ 98.8%5yr ↑ 52.2%2yr ↑ 7.5%Q4 1975 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Escondido vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Escondido is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$663,500

Median Rent

$1,922

Total Housing Units

52,662

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Owner Occupied

52.2%

Renter Occupied

47.8%

Median Property Tax

$4,741

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,241

Housing Types

Single Family
58.3%
Multi-Family
34.6%
Mobile Home
7.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,741

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.71%

of home value

Median Home Value

$663,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,148

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,741) by the median home value ($663,500). In Escondido, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.71%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Escondido, CA is $780,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 38 days on the market. 26.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $465. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,522/month. About 52.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1981. There are 52,662 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,741. The effective tax rate is 0.71%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.34

per 1,000 residents

+67% vs national

Property Crime Rate

14.85

per 1,000 residents

-14% vs national

Total Crimes

2,824

2024

Violent Clearance

62%

cases solved

Property Clearance

18%

cases solved

YoY Change

+13.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Escondido Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Escondido vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Escondido is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 24.3%Property ↓ 33.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Escondido police solve 100% of murder cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.01100.0%
RapeViolent260.1826.9%
RobberyViolent1651.1257.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4453.0265.4%
BurglaryProperty3282.2316.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,54610.5020.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty3122.128.3%

Escondido, CA reported 638 violent crimes and 2,186 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 residents is 66.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 62% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,546 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 10.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246382,1864.3414.85
20235742,3843.8315.91
20225222,7233.4818.14
20216022,7364.0018.18
20205692,6973.7317.69
20195362,3733.5015.49
20185352,7363.5017.87
20175762,6053.7717.04
20165553,2863.6321.49
20155293,3933.4922.36

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

8.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

51

Public Assistance

$639.4M

Individual Assistance

$8.0M

Most Common Type

Fire

28 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $628.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storm and Flooding β†’FloodFeb 2024β€”$224K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$7.9Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$484K$23K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$538.8M$1.2M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
West Fire β†’FireJul 2018β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows, and Debri… β†’FireJan 2018β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Lilac Fire β†’FireDec 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$5.3Mβ€”
Border 3 Fire β†’FireJun 2016β€”β€”
Poinsettia Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Cocos Fire β†’FireMay 2014β€”β€”
Shockey Fire β†’FireSep 2012β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$7.8Mβ€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$40.7M$2.8M
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Rice Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Witch Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 53 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,438

Total Claims Paid

$46,287,927

Avg Claim Payout

$18,986

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

83

Federal Funding

$27,029,157

Properties Protected

30

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

5.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire20$3,073,236
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts16$6,616,922
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)8$210,374
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan5$841,689
800.1: Miscellaneous3$3,010,377

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Escondido has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 51 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (28 declarations). 2,438 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $639,380,857 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,964,934 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 83 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.1%

8.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.1%

3.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.8%

Arthritis

20.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

37.8%

Lack of Support

30.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Escondido has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 71.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.5 mi

Palomar Health Downtown Campus

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Palomar Health Downtown Campus4.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos6.3 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Aurora San Diego9.4 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Palomar Medical Center Poway10.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas11.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

171,989

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ESCONDIDO, CITY OF137,0440
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-1)30,7570
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-A)3,2750
DEL DIOS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY3300
ANZA RV RESORT3230
OAKVALE PARK2603

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

500.6K MT

Top Emitter

Palomar Energy Center

488.0K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Palomar Energy Center
Sempra Energy Inc
Power Plants488,006
Escondido Energy Center, LLC
Wellhead Electric Co
Power Plants12,643

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 500.6K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

72.0%

-9% vs national

Public Transit

1.5%

+62% vs national

Work From Home

12.8%

+38% vs national

Carpool

9.8%

Walk / Bike

2.0%

combined

How Escondido's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

11

2023

6-Year Avg

11

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

8

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231111040
202244011
20211314061
20201115361
20191213131
201867520

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Escondido, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.8% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.8% of workers carpool. 1.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 11 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

50,658

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.5%
Cellular Data Plan
85.5%
Satellite
8.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.2%
No Internet Access
4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.7%

of households

Smartphone

92.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

66.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.7%
Smartphone
92.3%
Desktop / Laptop
81.8%
Tablet
66.0%
Smartphone Only
8.7%
No Computer
3.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Escondido vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

171,989

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ESCONDIDO, CITY OFCommunitySurface water137,0440
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-1)CommunityPurchased surface water30,7570
RINCON DEL DIABLO MWD (ID-A)CommunityPurchased surface water3,2750
DEL DIOS MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityPurchased surface water3300
ANZA RV RESORTCommunityGround water3230
OAKVALE PARKCommunityGround water2603

93.7% of households in Escondido have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. 8.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 171,989 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Escondido is located in San Diego County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Escondido.

Election Overview

Source: San Diego County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

841,372

56.9%

GOP Votes

593,270

40.2%

Total Votes

1,477,786

Margin

D+16.8%

Shift from 2020

R+6.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+16.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024841,372593,2701,477,78656.9%40.2%D+16.8
2020964,650600,0941,601,72260.2%37.5%D+22.8
2016567,243386,8071,011,65156.1%38.2%D+17.8

In the 2024 presidential election, San Diego County recorded 1,477,786 total votes. Democrats won the county with 56.9% of the vote compared to 40.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+16.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Diego County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

604

Total Assets

$1.2B

Total Income

$774.9M

Per 10K Residents

40.3

nonprofits

-17.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

49

Median Assets

$159K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
103
Education
60
Human Services
57
Arts & Culture
38
Animal-Related
35
Philanthropy
27
Recreation & Sports
25
Public Benefit
16
Environment
13
Health Care
12
Community Improvement
12
Unknown
10
Youth Development
9
International
8
Mental Health
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Public Safety
6
Civil Rights
5
Voluntary Health
4
Crime & Legal
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Employment
3
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
81.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $966.5M of $1.2B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Escondido

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCAREβ€”$235.2M$225.5M1973
STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATIONβ€”$189.9M$112.6Mβ€”
CLASSICAL ACADEMY INCORPORATEDEducation$153.8M$79.4M2000
MEADOWBROOK VILLAGE CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITYHousing & Shelter$69.2M$14.5M2005
ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCYEnvironment$63.5M$1.5M1996
THE ELIZABETH HOSPICE INCHuman Services$60.9M$48.9M1979
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES INCβ€”$56.6M$35.1M1984
LB CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$52.5M$29.6M2020
AMERICAN HERITAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATIONEducation$44.3M$2.8M2001
REIFF FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$40.6M$38.4M2006
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$19.2M$6.8M2018
ELEMENT EDUCATION INCEducation$17.9M$19.1M2005
BAY VISTA METHODIST HEIGHTSHousing & Shelter$17.4M$1.4M1996
JOHN PAUL THE GREAT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYEducation$14.3M$9.2M2004
CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION INCEnvironment$10.9M$2.3M1984
THE ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTEREducation$10.3M$9.4M1979
CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF ESCONDIDO INCβ€”$9.9M$8.1M1962
RANAE DESANTIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.4M$4.8M2007
JUDITH CAMPBELL EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.5M$8.4M2021
EPIPHANY PREP SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO INCEducation$6.5M$32K2012
ROSS M BROWN FAMILY FOUNDATIONEducation$6.3M$8.8M2021
FOUNDATION OF PRAISE INCORPORATEDβ€”$6.2M$1.6M1982
MOMS IN PRAYER INTERNATIONALReligion$6.2M$2.7M1994
LIFE CARE RESIDENCES INCHealth Care$5.8M$724K1993
PALOMAR HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$5.1M$5.1M1987
THE LAMPSTAND FOUNDATIONβ€”$3.5M$348K1991
PALOMAR FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE INCUnknown$2.8M$5.7M1996
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.8M$9.8M1996
SAN DIEGO CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUMArts & Culture$2.7M$2.4M2001
UNI CARE HOSPICE INCHealth Care$2.7M$7.2M2014
A STEP BEYONDArts & Culture$2.5M$1.6M2013
FAMILY FIRST NETWORK ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$2.4M$169K2019
OAK HILL DRIVE CHURCH OF CHRIST ESCONDIDO CAβ€”$2.3M$200K1974
FELLOWSHIP CENTERMental Health$2.2M$449K1966
AVID BEHAVIORAL DAY PROGRAM CORPHuman Services$2.2M$3.5M2014
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF INLAND NORTH COUNTYCommunity Improvement$2.1M$922K1985
ALEX KREIGLOWA FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.9M$87K2019
MOTIVATED YOUTH ACADEMYUnknown$1.9M$4.1M2014
VARSITY TEAM INCβ€”$1.9M$3.8M2002
FELLOWSHIP CENTER ALCOHOL SERVICES PROGRAM INCMental Health$1.8M$5.4M1994
CONCANNON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$527K2018
NORTH COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.7M$861K2006
ESCONDIDO EDUCATION COMPACTYouth Development$1.7M$2.5M1994
AGNUS DEI FOUNDATIONHuman Services$1.6M$377K2013
SENIOR SERVICE COUNCIL ESCONDIDOHuman Services$1.6M$323K1974
DESANTIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$1.2M2012
PALOMAR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT INCβ€”$1.5M$3.6M2005
ESCONDIDO ROTARY FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.1M$153K1985
ALTERNATIVESReligion$1.0M$788K1995
NORTH COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOC INCRecreation & Sports$983K$1.4M1994

Escondido, CA has 604 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.2B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 103 organizations. 49 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 40.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,651

Total Approved

$673.1M

Jobs Supported

19,068

Per 10K Residents

110.1

SBA loans

+28.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

154

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

343 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

1,379

Total Amount

$508.0M

Avg Loan

$368,385

Median Loan

$170,400

SBA Guaranteed

$377.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

11,687

50416% of all loans

Loans

272

Total Amount

$165.1M

Avg Loan

$606,831

Median Loan

$433,000

7(a) β€” 84%504 β€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

231

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$176.9M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$765,838

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction262 loans
NAICS 23
$109.3M
Other Services192 loans
NAICS 81
$77.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance143 loans
NAICS 62
$77.0M
Retail Trade135 loans
NAICS 44
$67.2M
Professional & Technical Services128 loans
NAICS 54
$38.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Dy Castelar Investments Llc2$7.5M
Consultants for America's Veterans Llc1$5.0M
Boulder Oaks Country Club Llc1$5.0M
Chevron Esco Gas1$4.7M
Reactor Metals Inc1$4.6M
As Industries2$4.5M
Kno Materials Inc2$4.5M
Brave Point Llc1$4.5M
Premium West Inc.2$4.5M
Beacon Sun Ranch1$4.0M

Escondido, CA has received 1,651 SBA loans totaling $673.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,379 loans (84% of the total), supporting 11,687 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 272 loans totaling $165.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Escondido is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 343 loans. That works out to 110.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

479,125

Avg Median Income

-$51,182,368

Avg Home Value

-$50,464,082

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9202550,046$71,716$767,400$1,82322.4
9202653,041$97,301$664,300$2,06636.1
9202755,232$86,106$665,900$1,88459.7
9202920,296$120,038$911,600$2,23222.6
9206946,825$93,065$714,700$2,07818.5
9207853,542$114,905$874,000$2,46816.7
9208129,596$102,663$774,800$2,3938.9
9208220,596$118,602$779,500$1,473125.7
9208449,533$97,410$745,800$1,93628.3
920911,215$86,705$1,695,100$3,5011.3
920960N/AN/AN/A0.3
9212750,711$179,220$1,165,100$2,64222.7
9212848,492$128,150$875,400$2,76011.7

Escondido, CA has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 479,125. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$51,182,368. The average median home value is -$50,464,082. The average median monthly rent is -$51,279,955.

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