Founded in 1888, Escondido, California, is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. Meaning "hidden" in Spanish, Escondido is located in a shallow valley topped by rocky hills. It is 30 miles northeast of San Diego, about 100 miles south of Los Angeles and sits 18 miles inland. Escondido has been named by Money Magazine as the Best Place in the West to retire, and has been named a Kid-Friendly City. It was also ranked eighth by the Ladies Home Journal for the top ten cities for government. Escondido has a resident population of about 145,000.
Escondido Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Escondido offers a wide range of homes at all price levels. The city features historic homes and bungalows in the Old Escondido Neighborhood and large estates in more rural areas. It is considered one of the most affordable places in North San Diego County to buy a home. The city is experiencing much growth lately and new communities are popping up around town, such as Hidden Trails at the east end of East Valley Parkway. In fact, Escondido has some of the newest construction on average in the country. There are several unincorporated communities surrounding Escondido that are considered part of the city.
Escondido Neighborhoods
Escondido is divided into many neighborhoods, including:
Downtown Escondido
Old Escondido
Canyon Crest
Central Escondido
Country Club
Daley Ranch
Del Dios
East Valley
Eureka Ranch
Jesmond Dene
Midway
North Broadway
San Pasqual
Vineyard
The Valley Center community is located just north of Escondido and is home to the Valley View Casino, owned by the San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians.
Escondido Economy and Employment Opportunities
Escondido is emerging as an economic leader of the Inland North San Diego County region. The city is rapidly growing and with that growth there are new industries coming to town with job opportunities. The top employers in Escondido are:
Downtown Escondido has become a go-to destination for entertainment and recreation in Escondido. In addition, the city has many beautiful parks, special events, seasonal festivals and cultural attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy, including:
