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Compare El Cajon to Palm Desert
This post compares El Cajon, California to Palm Desert, 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) | Palm Desert (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,314 | 51,675 |
| Income (median) | $40,767 | $47,261 |
| Home Value (median) | $403,700 | $328,300 |
| White | 72% | 82% |
| Black | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| With Kids | 40% | 17% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 52 |
| Rentals | 61% | 38% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, El Cajon or Palm Desert?
A: El Cajon has a larger population count than Palm Desert: 103314 compared with 51675 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in El Cajon or in Palm Desert?
A: Incomes are on average lower in El Cajon.
Q: Are homes more expensive in El Cajon or Palm Desert?
A: Homes tend to be more 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 38% for Palm Desert.
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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