El Cajon, which is pronounced as ‘el ka-HONE’, is located in the eastern region of San Diego County. Communities adjacent to El Cajon include Santee to the north, Spring Valley to the south, La Mesa to the west, and Harbison Canyon to the east. The community is situated just 12 miles away from the City of San Diego, and Downtown San Diego is a short 20-minute drive.

El Cajon, which means “the box” in Spanish, is a valley community enveloped by mountains. The largest incorporated city in San Diego’s East County, El Cajon has a population of about 95,000 residents. El Cajon real estate encompasses several Zip codes, which include 92019, 92020, and 92021. There were about 8,700 housing units in 2000, and the number of homes keeps increasing each year to meet the needs of a growing population.

Nestled in the beautiful valley of the San Diego hills, El Cajon was once farming land for the cultivation of wheat, citrus, avocados, grapes and raisins. Now, El Cajon is a progressive community with modern amenities of an advance society including business parks, shopping centers, art galleries, restaurants etc.

El Cajon offers residents and visitors a variety of entertainment options. Downtown El Cajon is home to one of the best concert halls in the County. The East County Performing Arts Center, a popular venue, offers a variety of theatrical performances, musicals and live concerts. ‘Concerts on the Green’ an event held during spring and summer is a major attraction here. The El Cajon art district on Rea Avenue, with its numerous museums and art galleries, is another major attraction in the community.

El Cajon’s historic Downtown area is a major cultural zone in east San Diego County. Main Street and Magnolia Avenue form the heart of the District, which houses many historic buildings and museums.

El Cajon is also famous for its age-old tradition of the Mother Goose Parade held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving every year. The Parade, which originated in 1947 is the largest of its kind in San Diego County and attracts up to 400,000 visitors each year.

El Cajon has a thriving business community. The community has several business centers that provide employment for its residents. Many companies enjoy a strong manufacturing base in the community. El Cajon has also seen several redevelopment projects that are set to further boost the local economy. For shopping enthusiasts, Parkway Plaza, a Westfield shopping mall, houses more than 190 stores and 15 restaurants.

The community’s elementary and middle schools are part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The Grossmont Union High School District, Cuyamaca Community College and the Grossmont Community College also serve the community.XX El Cajon real estate consists of single-family homes, townhouses and condos. There is a mix of older and modern homes and condos for sale. If you are considering buying or selling a home, condo, or any other real estate in El Cajon, then contact us right away. We have agents who assist home buyers and sellers in the El Cajon real estate market.