318 homes in Escondido
Homes for Sale in Escondido, CA
About Escondido, CA Real Estate
Escondido is an inland North County city home to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Features affordable housing, Stone Brewing, and Palomar Mountain access.
Today, Escondido has 319 homes for sale at a median price of $875,000, typically selling in about 37 days. Families here choose from 5 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Escondido
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- 9Bernardo Elementaryelementary
- 8Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Sciencehigh school
- 8L. R. Green Elementaryelementary
- 8Reidy Creek Elementaryelementary
- 8San Pasqual Union Elementaryelementary
- 7Quantum Academyintermediate/middle/junior high
Why Live in Escondido?
- Safari Park
- Stone Brewing
- Affordable housing
- Palomar Mountain
Popular Neighborhoods in Escondido
Escondido Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$855K
↓ 2.8% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
0.1 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 318 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~37 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists. Sales 33% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong buyer demand.
Housing Tenure in Escondido
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
52%
Homeowners
48%
Renters
Homeownership is 3.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
50,658 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$5,914/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$1,971/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,040/mo
Escondido
A typical home costs about 84% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$253K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $296K in value on average.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$384K)
Price Reductions
129 listings have reduced their price
41% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.4% (~$56K)
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