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Compare El Cajon to Lake Forest
This post compares El Cajon, California to Lake Forest, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | El Cajon (city) | Lake Forest (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,314 | 81,812 |
| Income (median) | $40,767 | $64,458 |
| Home Value (median) | $403,700 | $585,100 |
| White | 72% | 67% |
| Black | 5% | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 15% |
| With Kids | 40% | 34% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 39 |
| Rentals | 61% | 30% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, El Cajon or Lake Forest?
A: El Cajon has a larger population count than Lake Forest: 103314 compared with 81812 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in El Cajon or in Lake Forest?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in El Cajon.
Q: Are homes more expensive in El Cajon or Lake Forest?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in El Cajon.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: El Cajon does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 61% for El Cajon versus 30% for Lake Forest.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to El Cajon may include: Lompoc, Imperial-Beach, and Port-Hueneme.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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