Escondido, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
One of San Diego County’s oldest cities, with a historic downtown, big regional parks and lakes in the hills.
Escondido is an inland city in North County San Diego, along I-15 and SR-78, in ZIPs 92025, 92026, 92027 and 92029. It incorporated in 1888 and had 151,038 residents at the 2020 census. Census counts for the outline also show about 3,180 mobile homes. In September 2026 the 92027 median detached sale was $890,000 (GSDAR). Escondido has about 23,250 detached homes and 20,910 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Escondido Market · September 2026
ZIP 92027 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92027 (Escondido East), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Escondido
The vibe
Escondido was mostly farm country for decades, and Grape Day Park downtown is named for the grape harvest festival held each September from 1908 to 1950. Stone Brewing moved its brewery to Escondido in 2006.
Source: Wikipedia, Escondido, California.
Things to do
Daley Ranch, a 3,058-acre preserve north of the city, has more than 20 miles of hiking, biking and riding trails. Dixon Lake has fishing, boat rentals and campsites, and Kit Carson Park has Queen Califia’s Magical Circle by Niki de Saint Phalle. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is just east in the San Pasqual Valley.
Source: Wikipedia, Escondido, California.
Schools
Reidy Creek Elementary
Grades K-5
L. R. Green Elementary
Grades K-5
Bear Valley Middle
Grades 6-8
Rincon Middle
Grades 6-8
Escondido High
Grades 9-12
San Pasqual High
Grades 9-12
Orange Glen High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
I-15 and SR-78 meet in west Escondido.
Escondido Transit Center, just east of I-15 and south of SR-78, is the eastern end of the NCTD SPRINTER line to Oceanside and the northern end of the BREEZE Rapid bus line. Express buses to downtown San Diego also leave from there.
Source: Wikipedia, Escondido Transit Center.
Neighborhood Insight
Escondido is Spanish for “hidden,” possibly for hidden water in the valley. The city sits on the former Rancho Rincon del Diablo, and the Escondido Land and Town Company bought 12,814 acres in 1886, two years before cityhood. Questions about a property? text Jamile or Jed.
Source: Wikipedia, Escondido, California.
Around Escondido
Escondido FAQ
Where is Escondido?
Escondido is in inland North County San Diego, along I-15 and SR-78, in ZIPs 92025, 92026, 92027 and 92029.
What was the median home price in Escondido in September 2026?
For ZIP 92027, the September 2026 median sale price was $890,000 for detached homes and $358,250 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92027, which covers east Escondido.
How long are Escondido homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92027 sold in a median of 42 days and attached homes in 27 days (GSDAR).
What does Escondido mean?
It is Spanish for “hidden.” One source says it referred to hidden water in the valley, and another says hidden treasure.
Which schools serve Escondido?
Most of the city is in Escondido Union for elementary and middle school and Escondido Union High for high school. Some areas are in San Pasqual Union, San Marcos Unified or Valley Center-Pauma Unified. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Escondido?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Escondido and across North County.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Escondido, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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