El Cajon Real Estate - El Cajon Homes for Sale
El Cajon is a California city located in San Diego County. It is situated about 15 miles east of the city of San Diego, to which it is linked by Interstate Highway 8. Incorporated in 1912, the central city area of El Cajon evolved into a much larger incorporated area, coincident with large population spikes occurring after World War II and again between 1970 and 1990. As a General Law City, El Cajon derives legal authority for its city acts from the laws of the State of California as opposed to a city charter. El Cajon is governed by a five-member City Council including an elected Mayor, who serves a four-year term as presiding officer of the City Council and is the city representative at ceremonial functions. Until 1968, the Mayor was a City Council member chosen by the Council to serve a one-year term.
With its cowboy-town past and small-town vibe, El Cajon lies just 15 miles from downtown San Diego but feels like a different world. While the Gaslamp buzzes with nightlife energy and velvet-rope exclusiveness, this city of 100,000 people retains a homespun flavor. What many don't realize is El Cajon is more than just a bedroom community. The city has a life of its own.
Dubbed "the Box" in Spanish due to its surrounding mountain ranges, El Cajon covers 14 square miles. Many people were drawn to the city during the past two decades when El Cajon offered an inexpensive alternative to San Diego housing. But its history reaches back much further.
Encircled by mountain barriers, padres used the El Cajon Valley floor to graze cattle. Early settlers also sought gold and planted crops of citrus, avocados, grapes, olives and raisins. One of our country's most famous Western painters, Olaf Weighorst also made the valley his home. Many motor fanatics also make El Cajon their home, which can be seen in the many motorcycle shops and car dealerships throughout the city. From prospectors to modern-day immigrants and gearheads, El Cajon has given people opportunities to create their ideal homes.
If you plan to travel to this East County community from San Diego, take Interstate 8 or Highway 94 east or hop on the trolley. This city offers more than meets the eye. Let Realty Source guide you to El Cajon's hidden hot spots.
Usefull El Cajon Links:
El Cajon Bank Owned Homes and Foreclosures
East County Chamber of Commerce
El Cajon Climate
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
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Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
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Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)
| Station | EL CAJON |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Jan Temp | 42 to 68 F |
| Apr Temp | 50 to 74 F |
| Jul Temp | 62 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 55 to 80 F |
| Annual Precip | 11.9 inches |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,869 | 100% |
| Male | 46,279 | 48.8% |
| Female | 48,590 | 51.2% |
| Under 18 | 26,431 | 27.9% |
| 18+ | 68,438 | 72.1% |
| 65+ | 10,749 | 11.3% |
| Median Age | 31.9 | |
| Average Family Size | 3.21 | |
| White | 70,206 | 74% |
| African-American | 5,090 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 2,643 | 2.8% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 941 | 1% |
| Other | 9,950 | 10.5% |
| Mixed Race | 5,687 | 6% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 21,313 | 22.5% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $40,045 | |
| Population In Poverty | 15,469 | 16.7% |
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El Cajon High Schools (2004)
(Sorted by Number of Students)
GRANITE HILLS HIGH
1719 E. MADISON AVE.
619-593-5500
Serves 2,722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.9
EL CAJON VALLEY HIGH
1035 E. MADISON AVE.
619-401-4300
A Title I school.
Serves 2,230 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
STEELE CANYON HIGH
12440 CAMPO RD.
619-660-7100
Serves 1,873 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7
VALHALLA HIGH
1725 HILLSDALE ROAD
619-593-5300
Serves 1,775 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8
CHAPARRAL HIGH (CONT.)
1600 N. CUYAMACA ST.
619-258-3740
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 221 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6
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