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El Cajon, California: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in El Cajon was 4.6 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (4.3). Its median household earns $67,511 and the median home value is $681,700. Population: about 104,449 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in El Cajon?
El Cajon police recorded 467 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.6 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at close to the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 5 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,233 (12.0 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 548 were reported, the count is down 15%.
| Offense (2025) | El Cajon count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 467 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 36 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 63 | 0.61 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 363 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,233 | 12.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 130 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 885 | 8.6 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 218 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in El Cajon changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 548 | 1,895 | 2 |
| 2022 | 493 | 1,691 | 0 |
| 2023 | 494 | 1,577 | 0 |
| 2024 | 444 | 1,548 | 0 |
| 2025 | 467 | 1,233 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the El Cajon Police Department's own reports.
How does El Cajon compare with California?
The median household income in El Cajon is $67,511, 32% lower than the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $681,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,856 a month. About 104,449 people live on 15 square miles of land, roughly 7,198 per square mile. The city lies in San Diego County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | El Cajon | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,449 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $67,511 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $681,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,856 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 41.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in El Cajon?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Diego County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in El Cajon?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in El Cajon city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near El Cajon?
Federal school lists place 31 public and 7 private schools within El Cajon. 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Silver Strand State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in El Cajon
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the El Cajon city limits (2 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Clothey & Sons Gunsmithing (El Cajon) and Turners Outdoorsman (El Cajon).
Liquor stores
18 liquor stores are on the map inside the El Cajon city limits: 3 Brothers Liquor (El Cajon), Arnele Market & Liquor (El Cajon), Ballard's Liquor (El Cajon), Fair Valley Liquor (El Cajon), Fletcher Hills Bottle Shop (El Cajon), Foothill Liquor (El Cajon), Fountain Liquor (El Cajon), Go Gos Liquor (El Cajon) and 10 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the El Cajon city limits: Planned Parenthood (El Cajon).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in El Cajon?
In 2025, El Cajon had 4.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (467 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 12.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in El Cajon?
$67,511 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in El Cajon?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $681,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect El Cajon?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Diego County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Santee, CA (4 mi) · La Mesa, CA (4 mi) · San Diego, CA (10 mi) · National City, CA (12 mi) · Chula Vista, CA (12 mi) · Escondido, CA (24 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Diego County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place El Cajon city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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