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El Cajon, California · ZIP 92020

El Cajon — ZIP 92020

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El Cajon (92020) scores 61/100 — Fair for El Cajon. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $842K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$842K
Median rent$2,174/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$842K

Median Rent

$2,174/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

50,174

Violent Crime

10,508

Property Crime

39,666

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Diego County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Fuerte ElementaryKG–05686
56%
57%
Literacy First CharterKG–122,160
54%
67%
Fletcher Hills ElementaryKG–05540
53%
63%
Pepper Drive ElementaryKG–08661
38%
40%
EJE Middle Academy06–08254
26%
48%
Flying Hills School of ArtsKG–08742
25%
38%
Anza ElementaryKG–06687
21%
28%
Altus Schools East County07–12287
17%
52%
Johnson ElementaryKG–05766
12%
20%
EJE Elementary Academy CharterKG–05582
12%
26%
Chase Avenue ElementaryKG–06757
11%
18%
Cajon Valley Middle06–08942
10%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

58,490

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

37 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92020 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92020 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92020 is approximately $842K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92020 in El Cajon has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.