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Escondido, CA—92026

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$803,000
3.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$97,300
35.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
53
4.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$3,050
9.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,160
2.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,700
1.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,000
8.1% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Escondido, CA

920259202792029
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Escondido, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Escondido, CA is $803,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.3%. This indicates that home prices in Escondido, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$803,000-3.3%
Single Family $826,000-3.2%
Condos $437,000-6.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $322,000
    -8.8%
    2 Bed
    		$569,000-3.6%
    3 Bed
    		$792,000-3.4%
    4 Bed
    		$933,000-3.2%
    5 Bed $1,155,476-2.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.2%
    1 Bedroom
    8.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    18.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.8%

    Rental Trends — Escondido, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Escondido, CA is $3,260, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Escondido, CA is studios: $1,600, 1-bedrooms: $2,190, 2-bedrooms: $2,740, 3-bedrooms: $4,120, 4-bedrooms: $4,640. The most common rental property sizes in Escondido, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 49.2% and 18.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,050$3,260
    Studio Rent $1,600$1,600
    1 Bed Rent $2,160$2,190
    2 Bed Rent $2,700$2,740
    3 Bed Rent $4,000$4,120
    4 Bed Rent $4,500$4,640
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.6%
    1 Bedroom
    17.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    49.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Property Listings — Escondido, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Escondido, CA is 38. This is a increase of 3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$861,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		131-1.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-1.0%
    Days on Market
    		53-4.0%
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    Demographics — Escondido, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Escondido, CA has a population of 53,000, which has increased by 6.2% over the past 5 years. Escondido, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		53,0006.2%
    % Under 18
    		20.3%-9.0%
    % Seniors
    		17.2%12.4%
    % WFH
    		14.3%217.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.3%7.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Escondido, CA is a predominantly white area, with 45.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Escondido, CA is hispanic, making up 40.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.9% of the population in Escondido, CA, and this percentage has increased by 5.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		45.3%-7.6%
    % Black
    		2.0%-4.8%
    % Hispanic
    		40.0%12.4%
    % Asian
    		8.2%-5.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		22.9%5.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Escondido, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 824 mortgage originations in Escondido, CA, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Escondido, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		824
    % Conventional Loans
    		78.0%
    % Government Loans
    		22.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Escondido, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Escondido, CA under the Section 8 program is 3.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Escondido, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		325
    Total Units Section 8
    		253
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		79.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$10$2,160$2,170
    2 Bedroom-$20$2,700$2,680
    3 Bedroom-$420$4,000$3,580
    4 Bedroom-$140$4,500$4,360

    Affordability — Escondido, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.7
    Median Home Price$803,000
    Median Household Income$97,300

    Escondido, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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