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Spanish for "the box,"
El Cajon (population 97,000)
is nestled amongst the rolling hills and mountains of San
Diego’s East County. Residents enjoy the warm, dry climate.
Indeed, El Cajon’s soil and climate are perfect for
growing citrus fruit, avocados, and grapes.
Single family detached
El Cajon homes
range in price from $176,000 for a three bedroom, two bathroom,
1056 square foot home built in 1990 to $2,200,000 for a
four bedroom, four bathroom 4200 square foot home built
in 1990.
El Cajon condos
range from $221,000 for a two bedroom, one bathroom, 800
square foot home built in 1977 to $545,000 for a four bedroom,
three bathroom, 1700 square foot home built in 1996.
Missionaries pastured their cattle in “The Box” where the
surrounding mountains kept them from wandering off. Gold
miners traversed the valley en route to San Diego, camping
at what is now the corner of Main Street and Magnolia. A
hotel was built to accommodate them, and a small commercial
district began to grow around it. Like much of the rest
of San Diego’s East County, El Cajon
grew rapidly in WWII as soldiers and sailors flocked west.
Today, El Cajon is a vibrant community with art galleries,
museums (including the Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Art Center),
The East County Performing Arts Center, the
El Cajon Speedway, Gillespie
Field (the oldest and largest of San Diego County's eight
airports), photography studios, shopping, restaurants, and
two community colleges. El Cajon hosts the ever popular
Mother Goose Parade on the Sunday before Thanksgiving (one
of the biggest parades in the nation) as well as the
El Cajon Classic Cruise (the largest weekly car show
in Southern California) and weekly Concerts on the Green.
Like most of San Diego County, El Cajon is in the process
of redevelopment and revitalization.
El Cajon Schools:
Cuyamaca Elementary School
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 558-3130
Valhalla High
1725 Hillsdale Road.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 401-4200
El Cajon Valley High (9-12)
1035 E. Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 579-5855
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