SperlingViews - El_Cajon, California

I have lived here in El Cajon for the past five years and I would say that the averages are inaccurate or at least it seems that way in the past five years I could probably count the number of times it has rained on my ten fingers. We are in a serious drought right now to the point people can only water thier lawns during certain times and on certain days. It is very hot here July-Oct with it getting to above 100 around mid July there is alot of sun but sometimes its so hot you cant go outside to enjoy it. Most houses here have swimming pools for that reason. The cost of living here is considerably less than in San Diego city and it is just ten minutes away from there if you move here make sure you have an air conditioner in your apartment or house. The rest of the year the weather is pretty mild although the nights can be a bit cool.[read more...]

I have lived here in El Cajon for the past.. already 6 years. I love the hills, the scenery especially in the morning, beautiful views. I wasn't sure if I would like the heat...average 78-85 most of the time and dry.People are friendly , helpful, a real nice community.[read more...]

The further out from San Diego the cheeper the housing, but of couse cheaper is realitive. When you start with housing prices that are out of sight in San Diego, you get housing prices that are just within sight in El Cajon. Besides the housing cost, everything else seems a fair price, gas is a little high but it is everywhere in California, and is a few cents cheaper than the touristy areas of San Diego. So a little cheaper to live than San Diego, not quite as pretty, but downtown San Diego, the beaches, the zoo and Sea World are all 20 to 30 minutes away. Not a bad trade off.[read more...]

I've lived in El Cajon, Ca. since 1954 and don't think I'd like to live anywhere else unless it was further EAST to the mountain area. It's great climate---perfect for gardens and roses. It's a little hot in the Summer but we have plenty of outside activities and places to visit to keep cool. Crime is low----downtown is being re vamped and becoming more beautiful everyday. It's a great place to live.[read more...]

Both my wife and I are San Diego natives, as are our children and grandchildren. Love it here.[read more...]

My wife and I are both San Diego natives and have raised our children here. Most of our family are still in the area, and though the cost of living is quite high, living nearby family is what it is all about![read more...]

It is cheaper than San Diego and close to all the attractions, but it isn't as pretty and still VERY expensive! We are thinking of moving.[read more...]