Here's what it costs to live in Escondido, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,922 per month, while the typical home is valued around $663,500. Households earn a median of $84,477 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 71. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$84,477
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,922
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$663,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
149,913
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
71.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Escondido?
The cost of living index for Escondido is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Escondido?
The median gross rent in Escondido is $1,922 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Escondido?
The median household income in Escondido is $84,477 per year.
What is the median home value in Escondido?
The median home value in Escondido is $663,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Escondido?
Escondido has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 71.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Escondido?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology