ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA

 

            ·  Population approximately 142,000 (in 2007).


            ·  Total housing units approx. 47,000 with about
23,000 (49%) owner-occupied.

 

Escondido has existed since 1895 and the name "Escondido" is Indian for "Hidden Valley".  And this is what Escondido truly is, a beautiful "hidden valley", approximately 30 miles north of downtown San Diego and approximately 18 miles inland from the tranquilizing blue ocean water.


On October 8, 1888, the city was incorporated and its voters elected a council, clerk, treasurer, and marshal.


Escondido has almost perfect weather year-around and is a highly desirable place to live, with a wide range of housing options, and many parks, lakes, golf courses, restaurants and much more. 

 

The total, yearly average rainfall is approximately 15.72".  The average yearly minimum temperature is 52.3 degrees with an average yearly maximum of 77.3 degrees.

 

There is a wide range of homes in Escondido, from very affordable, to in the $500,000-$1 million+ range.


The Old Escondido Historic District was Escondido's first neighborhood and was designated as a District in 1989.  The Old Escondido Neighborhood Group actively participates in events and activities that promote and preserve the neighborhood's historic character and resources.


 

Escondido is but a short 10 minute drive to the world famous San Diego Wild Animal Park, an 1,800 acre wildlife preserve, which allows visitors to view the herds of exotic animals as they might have been seen in their native Asia and Africa.  It was established in 1969 by Dr. Charles Schroeder. Today, the Park has over 3,500 animals representing 260 species, and is also an accredited botanical garden.

 

Escondido is the cultural heart of San Diego North with its $86 million California Center for the Arts.  It has a unique feeling of authentic Old California because of its history, heritage and hometown appeal, while still possessing a feel of casual sophistication.