Here's what it costs to live in Escondido, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,046 per month, while the typical home is valued around $714,500. Households earn a median of $91,967 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 59. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$91,967
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,046
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$714,500
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
149,668
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Census ACS
59.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,796
Per month
Avg Home Value
$703,640
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 92025 | — | $1,700 | $705,700 |
| ZIP 92026 | — | $1,943 | $632,600 |
| ZIP 92027 | — | $1,844 | $609,400 |
| ZIP 92029 | — | $2,212 | $850,900 |
| ZIP 92082 | — | $1,281 | $719,600 |
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.2%
The cost of living index for Escondido is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Escondido is $2,046 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Escondido is $91,967 per year.
The median home value in Escondido is $714,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Escondido has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 59.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
