In the past few years, El Cajon’s population has grown to 95,000, due to affordable El Cajon homes and the convenient location. Many that have moved here enjoy the warmer climate compared to the mildler climate of the beach cities.

  You will find both older and new single family housing, condos, and townhouses, and apartments all at very affordable prices. A typical El Cajon neighborhood is nicely set with well established housing and streets that are well taken care of. Swimming pools are popular here because of the nice weather all year.

El Cajon has Sycuan Casino and Resort plus it is very close to all of the tourist attractions of the area. The climate makes it possible to enjoy out-door events all year such as Golf, hiking and house-back-riding.  
All this is a far cry for the Original use of this part of San Diego which was cattle grazing and agricultural endeavors. The pioneers were correct, this was a great place for cattle ranches.After years of cattle ranching, lemon groves were planted in a new area called LA Mesa Springs, which later became La Mesa . Another town close is Lakeside which boasts The Barona Valley Ranch, which is another opportunity for adult fun and excitement. The Barona Valley Resort has all expected out of a high end destination-resort. The mountain community of Alpine is a few minutes down the road. Past Alpine is the cutoff for the Viejas Casino and the Viejas Outlet mall.

So whatever your individual interests are and whatever taste and style you and your loved ones have, you will be able to find just what you want in the real estate market here in the El Cajon area of East San Diego County.