Living in Escondido
Escondido is a city in California, United States, home to 151,038 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 8%, #440 of 6,227), car-free households (top 8%, #291 of 3,933), digital natives (top 9%, #387 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Escondido
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 34 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 58 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:00.
How Escondido 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 | 46 | #6,585 of 11,898 | #218 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 21 | #8,739 of 9,771 | #250 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,184 of 8,006 | #165 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,177 of 6,237 | #124 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,095 of 9,474 | #386 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,751 of 9,474 | #309 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,002 of 10,762 | #415 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #561 of 4,537 | #67 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #425 of 4,444 | #61 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #477 of 3,053 | #77 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,876 of 7,271 | #388 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #440 of 6,227 | #48 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #291 of 3,933 | #57 of 490 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,883 of 8,006 | #176 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,316 of 12,111 | #377 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #341 of 4,114 | #61 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #914 of 7,271 | #116 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,669 of 9,474 | #170 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,774 of 18,063 | #872 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 | 30 | #6,088 of 16,523 | #649 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,862 of 18,063 | #882 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #2,142 of 16,523 | #252 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #549 of 21,167 | #78 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,377 of 12,111 | #209 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,929 of 6,413 | #383 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,163 of 12,111 | #130 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #387 of 4,750 | #50 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- San Marcos (California) 8 km
- Valley Center (California) 12 km
- Vista 17 km
- Poway 18 km
- Encinitas 21 km
- Ramona (California) 22 km
- Solana Beach 22 km
- Carlsbad (California) 25 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.