EL CAJON REAL ESTATE AGENT – MICHAEL D. REHM
CALL (619) 787-3456
AGGRESSIVE, PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION
El Cajon is located 17 miles east of downtown San Diego. Its name translates to “The Box” in English. It was named like this due to the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city.
The city is known for its pleasant temperatures, its many nearby attractions, and its diverse population. While home prices are high, they are comparatively lower than many nearby communities. These factors are part of what makes it a great place to live.
Here are some other things to consider if you are thinking of moving to the area.
Overview
El Cajon is a larger, medium sized city. It has a population of 102,708 people and is made up of 34 neighborhoods. It is the 68th largest community in California.
Job Market
The city is made up of a mix of blue collar and white-collar workers. They are primarily sales and office workers, service providers and professionals. 12.84% work in office and administrative support, 11.57% work in sales and 8.53% work in management.
Public Transportation
Public transportation is readily available in the city, and it’s used by a vast percentage of the population. This results in reduced air pollution and less congested highways.
Education
20.90% of adults 25 and over living in El Cajon have a college education. This puts them at about average in comparison with other cities in the United States.
The city is served by the Cajon Valley Union School District and the Grossman Union High School District. It ranks at 51% proficiency in reading and 39% proficiency in math as compared to other cities in the state.
Income Levels
In 2018, El Cajon reported a per capita income of $25,135 which puts them at a lower to middle income level in relation to other California cities and at a middle-income level in relation to other U.S. cities. This equates to an annual income of $100,540 for a family of four.
Ethnic Diversity
El Cajon is extremely ethnically diverse. Much of the population describes themselves as belonging to a wide range of cultural and ethnic groups.
Most El Cajon residents report their race as white. This is followed by African American or black. 27.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino. Many of the people have ancestors from German, Ireland, Iraq, Syria, and England.
29.05% of the El Cajon community was born in another country. Most residents speak English. Other common languages spoken in the community include Spanish and Arabic.
El Cajon has a pleasant climate, a diverse community, reasonable mortgages, and interesting attractions. This makes it a popular place to live for many people and shows why the area is receiving so much interest from real estate buyers over the last decade.
Summary:
El Cajon Real Estate Agent Michael D. Rehm can be contacted directly at (619) 787-3456. If you are seeking to buy or sell your home, relocate to (or out of) El Cajon, or need information on the luxury housing market in the area, contact Michael D. Rehm and let him explain the process, step by step.