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Crime in El Cajon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in El Cajon. Key points include:
There were 1,973 total crimes in El Cajon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cajon is 1,934.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cajon is 434.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Cajon is 1,500.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in El Cajon is -8.71% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In El Cajon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Cajon / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,973 | 1,934.6 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 443 | 434.4 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 108 | 105.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 308 | 302.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,530 | 1,500.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 157 | 153.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,105 | 1,083.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 268 | 262.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in El Cajon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in El Cajon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in El Cajon is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in El Cajon is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in El Cajon is $816,316.
The median income in El Cajon is $67,511.
El Cajon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In El Cajon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | El Cajon | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 225 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
El Cajon, CA Weather
The average high in El Cajon is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | El Cajon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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El Cajon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in El Cajon
The current population in El Cajon is 104,449. The population has increased 6.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104,449 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 104,909 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 105,721 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 106,043 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 103,249 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 103,186 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 103,285 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 103,314 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 102,894 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 102,383 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 101,582 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 100,590 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 99,680 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 98,813 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 97,932 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in El Cajon
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El Cajon is:
51.9% White with 54,194 White residents.
5.8% African American with 6,019 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 233 American Indian residents.
5.3% Asian with 5,576 Asian residents.
0.8% Hawaiian with 862 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 310 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 7,011 Two Or More residents.
29.0% Hispanic with 30,244 Hispanic residents.
| Race | El Cajon | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 29.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in El Cajon
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El Cajon is 50.5% female with 52,739 female residents.
El Cajon is 49.5% male with 51,709 male residents.
| Gender | El Cajon | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in El Cajon for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in El Cajon completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in El Cajon completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in El Cajon completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in El Cajon completed some college.
9.0% of adults in El Cajon completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in El Cajon completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in El Cajon completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in El Cajon completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in El Cajon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | El Cajon | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For El Cajon, California
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5.2% of households in El Cajon earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in El Cajon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in El Cajon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in El Cajon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in El Cajon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in El Cajon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in El Cajon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in El Cajon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in El Cajon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in El Cajon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | El Cajon | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
