El Cajon is a charming city that is located outside of Downtown San Diego and is a great place to buy a home. In this area, homes are more affordable and the commute, while depending on traffic, is not terrible seeing as downtown is just over 15 miles away.

Homes in El Cajon consist of many single-family neighborhoods, codos and new developments.

Being inland, weather here is a little warmer. The climate here is described as "arid Mediterranean" because of the mix of Mediterranean and semi-arid climates.