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Escondido Real Estate

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The city of Escondido has a deeply-rooted history, starting with a change of ownership in 1800s. As the area was a haven for gold miners in 1860, Escondido became a Mexican land grant, titled Recon del Diablo or “corner of the devil.” It was later bought by the Escondido Land and Town Co. in 1886.

After the purchase, the Escondido Land and Town Co. promoted the growth of grapes, because the fruit could thrive with minimal irrigation. But once water was available, the area became a city in 1888, and a whole new industry of agribusiness flourished. With the rise of the Bear Valley Dam, which constructed Lake Wohlford, grapes were the initial cash crop, as the planting of citrus and avocados later followed.

As the oldest winery in Escondido, Ferrara Winery has been producing wine since 1932, but has seen some new vineyards accompany them. Belle Marie Winery is the newest addition to the Escondido winery scene, which just recently opened its doors a couple of years ago. The area is also home to Orfila Winery, located east of I-15, on San Pasqual Road.

The city of Escondido is known to celebrate its annual Grape Day Festival, which was first held in 1908, in honor of the city’s heritage.

Gearing up for the festival’s 100-year anniversary, the Escondido Historical Society is planning a huge celebration next year, which is free to the community. The event will provide food, games, a 4-H petting zoo, entertainment stage and a parade on Grand Avenue.

The festival was initially put on hold in 1947, but the historical society took control and has spearheaded the annual celebration ever since.

Aside from the Grape Festival, Escondido boasts the California Center for the Arts, which includes a theater and an art museum as well as meeting rooms for community events.

Revitalizing the downtown area is a goal for the city of Escondido. The process started in 1988, celebrating the city’s centennial, when a new city hall was built. The revitalizing process has continued with the Mercado Project, improvements in its “Antique District,” and construction of the Mingei International Museum North County. All these additions have contributed to the booming economy, yet maintain the charming nature of Escondido.

Area Statistics

Demographics Details Escondido
92025 		California National
Population
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 47,573 37,274,313 305,316,813
Population Change Since 1990 17.00% 25.00% 23.00%
Population Density 1,824 228 N/A
Male 24,050 18,651,537 150,510,358
Female 23,523 18,622,776 154,806,455
Never Married 10,280 8,677,018 64,637,695
Married 17,108 14,319,521 127,444,321
Separated 3,490 2,022,610 12,786,810
Widowed 1,816 1,605,121 15,653,044
Divorced 3,221 2,748,669 23,462,677
Number of households
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 14,608 12,358,701 113,634,428
Average Household Size 3.00 3.00 3.00
Median Age
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 30.62 33.93 35.89

Income and Jobs Details Escondido
92025 		California National
Median Household Income
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 $49,194 $59,386 $52,683
Average household Income $71,583 $82,999 $68,953
Per capita income $22,786 $28,446 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $41,873 $49,289 $44,384
Average Total Household Expenditure
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 $55,139 $61,204 $53,788
Sales Tax Rate 7.75% N/A N/A
White Collar Jobs
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 77.38% 78.53% 77.74%
Blue Collar Jobs
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 22.62% 21.47% 22.26%

Ethnicity Details Escondido
92025 		California National
White 34,027 22,309,044 224,453,567
African American 965 2,254,414 37,869,650
Hispanic 24,209 13,776,689 47,315,892
Native American, Eskimo, Aleut 551 246,114 2,340,063
Asian / Pacific Islander 2,352 4,735,904 14,030,291
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 141 164,967 570,472
Other 9,537 7,563,870 26,052,770

Education Details Escondido
92025 		California National
Less than 9th Grade 5,093 2,478,313 12,483,769
Some High School 2,805 2,050,552 17,561,471
High School Graduate 6,196 5,773,092 61,595,298
Some College 5,355 4,645,100 38,173,701
Associate Degree 1,925 1,863,096 15,535,305
Bachelors Degree 4,535 4,565,703 35,327,843
Graduate Degree 2,746 2,532,639 20,540,943

Climate Details Escondido
92025 		California National
Average January High Temperature 68.50ºF 55.03ºF N/A
Average January Low Temperature 42.50ºF 35.19ºF N/A
Average July High Temperature 88.60ºF 87.41ºF N/A
Average July Low Temperature 61.50ºF 56.48ºF N/A
Annual Precipitation 15.10 25.51 N/A