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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the El Cajon area can be challenging. Home prices in El Cajon are now at a median cost of $475,243, lower than the California average of $648,235.
The average cost of rent is $1,725/mo in El Cajon, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the El Cajon area. While nearly 39.38% of residents own their homes outright in El Cajon, 43.44% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in El Cajon is $6,420 per month. Households that rent pay about 26.87% of their income on rent here. El Cajon's most expensive areas are in the northeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northern parts of the city.
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