City of Escondido, CA - Economic Area of Influence Data Dashboard
Companies of all sizes find their home in the City of Escondido, where entrepreneurship and comfortable living run deep through our coastal mountains. Located just 30 miles from San Diego, business owners can set up shop in Escondido’s vibrant, diverse community while still enjoying the big-city buzz. Meaning “hidden” in Spanish, Escondido is truly the hidden gem in San Diego County.
Please note that the data found in this dashboard include the economic area of influence of the City of Escondido, which extends slightly beyond the City borders. This data geography is defined as a 7-Zip Code cluster: 92027, 92026, 92025, 92029, 92030, 92033, 92046. Data geography defined in each chart below. For questions or clarification, please contact us by clicking here.
Escondido's population decreased by 1,695 over the last 5 years
178,913
Gross Regional Product of Escondido
$10.8B
Escondido jobs grew by 2,487 over the last 5 years and are projected to grow by 5,202 over the next 5 years.
73,065
Regional average earnings per job are $4.2K below the national average of $82.6K per job
$78.4K
Escondido has a level of education that is above the US average for all US cities. 23.81% of adults over 25 have at least a bachelor's degree.
Demographics
Population and Jobs
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Population Comparison
Region | Population 2018 | Population 2023 | Change | Population Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido, CA | 180,608 | 178,913 | -1,695 | -0.94% |
| San Diego County, CA | 3,332,483 | 3,252,468 | -80,015 | -2.4% |
| California | 39,437,463 | 38,913,696 | -523,767 | -1.33% |
| United States | 326,838,199 | 335,528,243 | 8,690,044 | 2.66% |
Source: Lightcast
Population by Age Cohort
Population by Age Cohort
Age Cohort | 2018 Population | 2023 Population | Change | % Change | 2023 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12,416 | 11,131 | -1,285 | -10% | 6.21% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10,794 | 10,790 | -4 | -0% | 6.02% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11,239 | 10,508 | -731 | -7% | 5.86% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11,932 | 10,711 | -1,221 | -10% | 5.98% |
| 20 to 24 years | 12,503 | 11,563 | -941 | -8% | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 years | 16,079 | 12,613 | -3,466 | -22% | 7.04% |
| 30 to 34 years | 13,203 | 13,647 | 443 | 3% | 7.61% |
| 35 to 39 years | 12,084 | 13,148 | 1,065 | 9% | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 years | 10,533 | 11,925 | 1,393 | 13% | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 years | 11,465 | 10,611 | -854 | -7% | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 years | 11,137 | 10,481 | -656 | -6% | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11,591 | 11,323 | -268 | -2% | 6.32% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10,406 | 11,216 | 810 | 8% | 6.26% |
| 65 to 69 years | 7,986 | 9,358 | 1,371 | 17% | 5.22% |
| 70 to 74 years | 6,221 | 7,518 | 1,297 | 21% | 4.19% |
| 75 to 79 years | 4,162 | 5,522 | 1,360 | 33% | 3.08% |
| 80 to 84 years | 2,861 | 3,321 | 459 | 16% | 1.85% |
| 85 years and over | 3,460 | 3,874 | 414 | 12% | 2.16% |
Source: Lightcast
Population By Race
Source: Lightcast
Population by Educational Attainment
Source: Lightcast
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
2023 Jobs
2023 Resident Workers
2023 Net Commuters
Source: Lightcast
Key occupations for your selected industries have an overall concentration of 1.08, indicating above average workforce availability. These occupations experienced overall job growth of 3.0% from 2017-2022, indicating that the regional talent pool is increasing.
Industry & Jobs
Projected 5-year Job Growth in Escondido
7%
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 | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11,765 | $86,104 | 2.47 | 3.35% | |
| Retail Trade | 9,760 | $49,353 | 1.27 | -8.57% | |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9,517 | $62,127 | 0.99 | 5.79% | |
| Government | 9,252 | $113,467 | 0.95 | 0.57% | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9,155 | $62,829 | 1.81 | 45.72% | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 5,780 | $37,882 | 1.22 | 0.27% | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5,557 | $36,196 | 0.92 | 6.9% | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4,867 | $101,819 | 0.76 | 12.58% | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3,645 | $63,656 | 0.75 | 15.47% | |
| Manufacturing | 3,577 | $98,226 | 0.67 | -8.49% | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 3,370 | $63,135 | 1.84 | 13.41% | |
| Finance and Insurance | 2,433 | $85,215 | 0.46 | 5.71% | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2,126 | $40,414 | 0.45 | 19.56% | |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,703 | $104,945 | 0.63 | 10.46% | |
| Educational Services | 1,203 | $47,013 | 0.59 | -8.7% | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 877 | $52,909 | 0.62 | -17.64% | |
| Information | 521 | $122,513 | 0.34 | -11.61% | |
| Utilities | 468 | $206,804 | 1.9 | 38.26% | |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 194 | $151,700 | 0.16 | -64.6% | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 11 | $88,748 | 0.03 | -78.06% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Concentration
Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 10,194 | $39,858 | $33.54 | 1.02 | -7.35% |
| Construction and Extraction | 8,251 | $61,235 | $33.06 | 2.21 | -2.57% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 6,888 | $47,795 | $25.33 | 0.76 | 0.99% |
| Management | 6,213 | $114,262 | $65.95 | 0.8 | 24.08% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 6,005 | $35,440 | $19.08 | 1.08 | 6.33% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 5,786 | $38,768 | $21.97 | 1.97 | 22.61% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 5,688 | $39,596 | $22.81 | 0.82 | 7.82% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 4,965 | $85,208 | $51.57 | 0.74 | 28.55% |
| Healthcare Support | 4,867 | $34,771 | $19.08 | 1.43 | 10.01% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 4,087 | $65,241 | $37.37 | 1 | -2.13% |
| Personal Care and Service | 3,672 | $35,348 | $20.66 | 1.27 | 5.52% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 3,288 | $55,727 | $29.9 | 1.08 | 5.22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 2,966 | $106,891 | $60.95 | 0.7 | -2.95% |
| Production | 2,924 | $43,472 | $24.61 | 0.76 | -6.98% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,610 | $48,701 | $39.04 | 0.99 | 3.64% |
| Protective Service | 1,507 | $46,719 | $31.04 | 1.01 | 27.22% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 1,451 | $113,405 | $56.73 | 0.62 | 7.48% |
| Community and Social Service | 1,286 | $57,258 | $32.22 | 0.98 | 21.62% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 1,224 | $99,976 | $53.12 | 1.05 | -1.52% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 703 | $88,951 | $48.39 | 0.89 | 21.48% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 455 | $33,986 | $19.58 | 0.81 | -21% |
| Legal | 395 | $108,837 | $69.17 | 0.59 | 12.54% |
| Military-only | 360 | $36,728 | $23.62 | 0.94 | 9.1% |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings 30-Day Trend
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Industry
Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 534 | 0.9% |
| Retail Trade | 335 | -22.1% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 275 | -1.1% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 197 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 104 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 92 | 1.1% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 88 | -10.2% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 68 | -11.8% |
| Wholesale Trade | 57 | -10.5% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 49 | 20.4% |
| Finance and Insurance | 46 | -8.7% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 41 | -4.9% |
| Information | 26 | -38.5% |
| Educational Services | 25 | -24% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 23 | -8.7% |
| Public Administration | 22 | 0% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 6 | 16.7% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6 | 16.7% |
Source: Lightcast
Top 20 Companies
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health | 79 | -7.6% |
| Hyatt | 57 | 5.3% |
| Mek Escondido | 27 | 3.7% |
| Walmart | 25 | 8% |
| Neighborhood Healthcare | 24 | -25% |
| City Of Escondido | 21 | 4.8% |
| Penske Automotive Group | 19 | 31.6% |
| ScionHealth | 17 | 0% |
| Apple | 16 | -31.3% |
| Stone Brewing Company | 15 | -20% |
| Baker Electric | 14 | 0% |
| Oakmont Senior Living | 14 | 14.3% |
| Rite Of Passage | 14 | 35.7% |
| West Escondido Healthcare | 14 | 14.3% |
| Allied Universal | 13 | 23.1% |
| Palomar Heights Care Center | 13 | 15.4% |
| Macy's | 12 | 8.3% |
| Sharp Community Medical Group | 12 | -8.3% |
| Starbucks | 12 | -8.3% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch | 11 | -18.2% |
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 | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 80,536 | 52.3K 80.5K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 13,290 | 9.4K 13.3K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 11,955 | 4.5K 12K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 6,899 | 4.9K 6.9K |
| Education | 5,904 | 7.2K 5.9K |
| Psychology | 5,848 | 2.1K 5.8K |
| Social Sciences | 4,499 | 2.7K 4.5K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3,609 | 0.5K 3.6K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3,407 | 2K 3.4K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3,255 | 1.3K 3.3K |
Source: Lightcast
Degrees by Institution
Institution | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | 12,624 | 6.9K 12.6K |
| San Diego State University | 10,849 | 8K 10.8K |
| Ashford University | 8,499 | 0.1K 8.5K |
| National University | 5,686 | 8.1K 5.7K |
| Palomar College | 4,644 | 1.7K 4.6K |
| Grossmont College | 3,978 | 1.6K 4K |
| California State University-San Marcos | 3,943 | 1.6K 3.9K |
| MiraCosta College | 3,401 | 1K 3.4K |
| University of San Diego | 3,196 | 2.4K 3.2K |
| Southwestern College | 3,101 | 1.5K 3.1K |
Source: Lightcast
Quality Of Life & Migration
Median Home Value in Escondido
$784K
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
Home Value Trend
Oceanside
Escondido
Carlsbad
Encinitas
Source: Zillow
Rental Market Trend
Oceanside
Escondido
Carlsbad
San Marcos
Encinitas
Source: Zillow
Migration Patterns
Migration by Top Counties
Inbound Migration
Outbound Migration
Net Migrations
Source: Lightcast