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Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The EL CAJON, CA real estate market (92021) currently shows 124 active listings, with 39 pending sales. Homes are averaging 37 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 45 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 0.3% year-over-year, from $771,750 to $769,494.
Population: 69,638 · Density: 958.9/mi² · Median household income: $68,093
Typical home value: $485,147 · Homeownership: 51.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92021 | El Cajon, CA 92021 | 0.0 mi | 80 | $65,300,640 | $742,500 | $816,258 |
| 92040 | Lakeside, CA 92040 | 5.0 mi | 70 | $51,756,740 | $749,500 | $739,382 |
| 92071 | Santee, CA 92071 | 7.1 mi | 110 | $85,289,930 | $761,200 | $775,363 |
| 91901 | Alpine, CA 91901 | 9.1 mi | 51 | $64,878,987 | $1,150,000 | $1,272,137 |
| 91978 | Spring Valley, CA 91978 | 9.3 mi | 17 | $11,777,617 | $510,000 | $692,801 |
| 91977 | Spring Valley, CA 91977 | 10.4 mi | 113 | $86,807,165 | $780,500 | $768,205 |
| 92131 | San Diego, CA 92131 | 11.4 mi | 60 | $89,863,740 | $1,299,999 | $1,497,729 |
| 92120 | San Diego, CA 92120 | 11.9 mi | 70 | $63,606,900 | $841,500 | $908,670 |
| 92115 | San Diego, CA 92115 | 12.5 mi | 92 | $74,573,084 | $649,000 | $810,577 |
| 92064 | Poway, CA 92064 | 13.0 mi | 84 | $177,193,212 | $1,550,000 | $2,109,443 |
| 92114 | San Diego, CA 92114 | 13.7 mi | 69 | $52,793,970 | $758,500 | $765,130 |
| 92139 | San Diego, CA 92139 | 14.8 mi | 37 | $23,320,027 | $629,450 | $630,271 |
| 91916 | Descanso, CA 91916 | 15.0 mi | 8 | $11,628,000 | $922,250 | $1,453,500 |
As of September 2026, there are 124 active listings in EL CAJON, CA (zip code 92021), compared to 113 the prior year.
The median listing price in EL CAJON, CA 92021 is $769,494 as of September 2026, a 0.3% decrease from $771,750 the prior year.
Homes in EL CAJON, CA 92021 spend an average of 37 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 45 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, EL CAJON, CA 92021 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 11 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 37 days on market compared to 45 days last year.
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