San Diego County, California
Escondido Real Estate and Local Guide
Inland North County San Diego city set in a valley ringed by foothills, blending suburban neighborhoods with agriculture in the San Pasqual Valley Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Escondido best.
About the area
Living in Escondido, CA
Escondido is Spanish for 'hidden,' named for its secluded valley surrounded by foothills.
The housing market
Homes in Escondido
- About 52.2% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 50.9% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $663,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Escondido home
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Large wildlife park in the San Pasqual Valley with open African and Asian animal habitats
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Civic arts complex with two theaters and a visual arts museum near Grape Day Park
Queen Califia's Magical Circle
Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture garden located in Kit Carson Park
Kit Carson Park
285-acre park with sports fields, an arboretum, and a disc golf course
Daley Ranch
3,058-acre conservation preserve with over 20 miles of hiking, mountain-biking, and equestrian trails
Neighborhoods
Escondido areas to know
Old Escondido Historic District
Neighborhood of preserved Victorian and Craftsman homes south of downtown
Downtown / Grand Avenue
Historic main street with galleries, restaurants, and the civic arts center
San Pasqual Valley
Agricultural valley on the city's southeast with vineyards, citrus, and avocado groves
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.