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El Cajon
City in California, United States
Overview
El Cajon is a lively city in eastern San Diego County, blending suburban comfort with a rich cultural scene. Known for its diverse community, lively events, and proximity to outdoor attractions, it offers an authentic Southern Californian experience. With historic districts and modern amenities, El Cajon suits a variety of visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
106,215
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.79°, -116.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,450
Local Cost
$2,320
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
320 mm
Internet Speed
222 Mbps
Upload
59 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
8
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SEE
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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