Escondido, CA - overview Dashboard
City of Escondido, CA - Economic Area of Influence Data Dashboard
Escondido's population grew by 1,750 over the last 5 years
177,854
Gross Regional Product of Escondido
$11.9B
Escondido jobs grew by 6,307 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 2,807 over the next 5 years
74,127
Regional average earnings per job are $7.8K below the national average earnings of $90.6K per job
$82.8K
Demographics
Population and Jobs
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Population Comparison
Region | Population (2020) | Population (2025) | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido, CA | 176,105 | 177,854 | 1% |
| San Diego County, CA | 3,301,182 | 3,277,818 | -0.7% |
| California | 39,521,958 | 39,207,257 | -0.8% |
| United States | 331,577,720 | 341,675,177 | 3% |
Source: Lightcast
Population by Age Cohort
Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2019 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 11,687 | 11,446 | -241 | -2% | 6.39% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10,968 | 9,470 | -1,497 | -14% | 5.29% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11,214 | 10,812 | -402 | -4% | 6.04% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11,381 | 10,902 | -479 | -4% | 6.09% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12,047 | 10,934 | -1,113 | -9% | 6.1% |
| 25 to 29 years | 15,081 | 11,902 | -3,179 | -21% | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 years | 13,295 | 14,159 | 865 | 7% | 7.9% |
| 35 to 39 years | 11,908 | 13,778 | 1,871 | 16% | 7.69% |
| 40 to 44 years | 10,320 | 12,473 | 2,154 | 21% | 6.96% |
| 45 to 49 years | 11,433 | 10,918 | -515 | -5% | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 years | 11,064 | 10,602 | -462 | -4% | 5.92% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11,504 | 11,160 | -344 | -3% | 6.23% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10,416 | 11,100 | 684 | 7% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 69 years | 8,118 | 9,326 | 1,208 | 15% | 5.21% |
| 70 to 74 years | 6,498 | 7,637 | 1,139 | 18% | 4.26% |
| 75 to 79 years | 4,579 | 5,656 | 1,078 | 24% | 3.16% |
| 80 to 84 years | 3,091 | 3,393 | 301 | 10% | 1.89% |
| 85 years and over | 3,550 | 3,484 | -66 | -2% | 1.94% |
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Population By Race
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Population by Educational Attainment
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Workforce Commuter Characteristics
Median Commute of Escondido Workforce
28 Minutes
Remote Workers in Escondido
10%
Where our Workforce Works and Lives
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
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2025 Jobs
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2025 Resident Workers
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2025 Net Commuters
Source: Lightcast
Industry & Jobs
Projected 5-year Job Growth in Escondido
2.8%
Goods and services that Escondido's industries require to operate are provided within the region.
23%
Cost of labor in Escondido is 22% below CA average.
21%
Real Estate
Real Estate Market Snapshot
Property Type | Asset Value | Inventory (sq.ft.) | Vacancy Rate | Market Rent / sq.ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | $2.6B | 8.4M | 2.4% | $16.75 |
| Commercial | $839M | 2.6M | 7.1% | $28.53 |
| Retail | $3.1B | 9.8M | 4.2% | $27.31 |
Source: Lightcast
Industry & Economic Impact
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11,392 | $63,687 | 1.11 | 35.48% |
| Construction | 10,953 | $97,017 | 2.53 | 11.02% |
| Government | 10,210 | $116,567 | 0.95 | -2.69% |
| Retail Trade | 8,384 | $60,295 | 1.23 | -1.73% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7,188 | $69,905 | 1.68 | 32.08% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5,564 | $41,394 | 0.91 | 25.75% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4,095 | $44,277 | 1.12 | 4% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,206 | $138,187 | 0.62 | -0.29% |
| Manufacturing | 3,136 | $99,295 | 0.57 | -13.39% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,587 | $74,087 | 1.89 | 24.01% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Concentration
Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 Average Hourly Wage | 2025 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 10,769 | $44,072 | $35.9 | 1.07 | 6.46% |
| Construction and Extraction | 8,273 | $66,137 | $34.87 | 2.11 | 5.62% |
| Healthcare Support | 6,736 | $35,667 | $19.42 | 1.76 | 42.43% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 6,633 | $52,379 | $27.34 | 0.76 | 0.43% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 6,414 | $40,551 | $21.13 | 1.11 | 20.91% |
| Management | 6,340 | $105,691 | $62.3 | 0.76 | 21.79% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 5,945 | $43,109 | $24.61 | 0.82 | 9.22% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 5,108 | $91,039 | $53.52 | 0.71 | 23.45% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4,909 | $42,075 | $23.07 | 1.64 | 12.64% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 4,477 | $65,388 | $37.63 | 1.05 | -1.03% |
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Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings 90-Day Trend
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Job Postings by Industry
Industry Sector | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 633 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 356 | 1.1% |
| Retail Trade | 283 | -5.4% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 169 | -26.5% |
| Manufacturing | 103 | 19.8% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 94 | -4.1% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 83 | -4.6% |
| Construction | 71 | -10.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 58 | -1.7% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 54 | 0% |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Companies Posting Jobs
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health | 119 | 75% |
| Edjoin.Org | 113 | -2.6% |
| Hyatt | 64 | -22.9% |
| Safe Harbor Home Care | 46 | 43.8% |
| City Of Escondido | 32 | 33.3% |
| Neighborhood Healthcare | 31 | -20.5% |
| Allied Universal | 23 | -20.7% |
| San Diego Zoo | 22 | -15.4% |
| Dick's Sporting Goods | 21 | 0% |
| Escondido Union School District | 21 | -38.2% |
Education Pipeline
Educational Program Completions in San Diego County (2020)
80,304
Change in Distance Offered Programs in San Diego County since 2016
14.7%
Degrees by Program
Description | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 78,553 | 54.4K 78.6K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10,993 | 10.2K 11K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 10,355 | 5K 10.4K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7,697 | 4.5K 7.7K |
| Psychology | 5,783 | 2.8K 5.8K |
| Education | 5,281 | 6.8K 5.3K |
| Social Sciences | 4,301 | 3K 4.3K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4,222 | 1.4K 4.2K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,073 | 0.6K 4.1K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3,900 | 1.6K 3.9K |
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Degrees by Institution
Institution | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | 13,870 | 7.1K 13.9K |
| San Diego State University | 11,540 | 8.4K 11.5K |
| National University | 7,077 | 7.5K 7.1K |
| Palomar College | 4,791 | 2K 4.8K |
| Grossmont College | 4,516 | 1.7K 4.5K |
| California State University-San Marcos | 3,864 | 1.8K 3.9K |
| Southwestern College | 3,781 | 1.6K 3.8K |
| MiraCosta College | 3,482 | 1K 3.5K |
| University of San Diego | 3,380 | 2.5K 3.4K |
| San Diego Mesa College | 1,926 | 1.4K 1.9K |
Source: Lightcast
Quality Of Life & Migration
Median Home Value in Escondido
$844K
Number of Housing Units in Escondido
45,805
Median Age in Escondido
37
Both Escondido and Oceanside are two of the oldest cities in North County San Diego, and two of the largest cities, with older housing stock that is naturally more affordable from a regional perspective.
Regional Home Value Comparison
Zillow Home Values Trend
Zillow
Rental Market Trend
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Oceanside
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Escondido
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Carlsbad
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San Marcos
Label Encinitas, colour sandybrown
Encinitas
Source: Zillow
Migration Patterns
Migration by Top Counties
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Inbound Migration
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Outbound Migration
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Net Migration
Source: Lightcast