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El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, with a population of approximately 106,215.

Population104,449
Median Home Value$681,700
Median Income$66,478
Area14.51 sq mi

How El Cajon Ranks

#4
Lowest Property Taxesin San Diego County
0.72%
#4
Best Fiscal Healthin San Diego County
43 / 100

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Apr 2City CouncilVideoApr 1Board of Public WorksVideoMar 31Plan CommissionVideoMar 23Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)VideoMar 18Carmel Redevelopment Commission (CRC)VideoMar 18Board of Public WorksVideoMar 17Plan CommissionVideoMar 16City CouncilVideo

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NewsAPR 14, 2026

El Cajon considers tackling speeding problem with proposed automated warning system

El Cajon considers tackling speeding problem with proposed automated warning system cbs8.com

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NewsMAR 30, 2026

Court overturns former El Cajon teacher's conviction for sex crimes with student

Court overturns former El Cajon teacher's conviction for sex crimes with student NBC 7 San Diego

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NewsMAR 27, 2026

El Cajon Man Who Attempted To Sex Traffic A Girl, 14, Sentenced To 20 Years

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