Living in El Cajon
El Cajon is a city in California, United States, home to 103,679 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 4%, #212 of 6,227), business owners (top 6%, #649 of 12,111), young professionals (top 6%, #254 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about El Cajon
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 59 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 4:59.
How El Cajon ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 47 | #6,491 of 11,898 | #203 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,443 of 9,771 | #167 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,073 of 8,006 | #142 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,070 of 6,237 | #106 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,338 of 9,474 | #403 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,012 of 9,474 | #333 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,395 of 10,762 | #438 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #343 of 4,537 | #41 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #254 of 4,444 | #38 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #309 of 3,053 | #45 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,654 of 7,271 | #352 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #212 of 6,227 | #23 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #228 of 3,933 | #41 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #413 of 2,119 | #49 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,550 of 8,006 | #105 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 19 | #11,074 of 12,111 | #277 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #265 of 4,114 | #49 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #615 of 7,271 | #83 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #1,900 of 9,474 | #196 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #17,868 of 18,063 | #916 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,259 of 16,523 | #687 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,882 of 18,063 | #901 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,986 of 16,523 | #235 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #200 of 21,167 | #38 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,549 of 12,111 | #227 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,824 of 6,413 | #372 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #649 of 12,111 | #67 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #275 of 4,750 | #35 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bostonia 3 km
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 3 km
- Santee (California) 5 km
- Rancho San Diego 6 km
- La Mesa (California) 6 km
- Spring Valley (California) 7 km
- Lakeside (California) 8 km
- Lemon Grove (California) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.