Between the beaches of San Diego and mountains of Alpine lay the cities of East County - sometimes referred to as "the Sunny Side of San Diego".

Rancho San Diego, home to 20,150 people, is a master-planned community which spans 4,800 acres. Less than a half an hour from downtown San Diego, this bedroom community provides its residents many recreational activities, including six golf courses, private tennis clubs, local parks, Las Vegas style gaming at local Native American Las Vegas style casinos and many hiking, jogging and equestrian trails.

The Cajon Valley Union School District and Grossmont Union High School District serve kids who rank between the 60th and 90th percentile in the state, showing a strong support for education. The Cuyamaca Community College has provided a solid education to students, whether they’re beginning their university degree, returning to school to launch a career or to acquire new skills or enrolling in an innovative occupational program.

The majority of homes here have been built since 1980 and many have three and four-bedrooms. Rancho San Diego does offer million dollar homes but the majority of Rancho San Diego real estate is designed for the middle class.

Whether you're buying a home, selling your home or relocating to El Cajon, the following information, resources and tools will help to guide your decision.

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