Escondido, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 132,756 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
The city is located in a valley of the Southern Californian coastal mountains, northeast of San Diego.
Cultural Attractions
Escondido is home to Queen Califia's Magical Circle, a sculpture garden created by Niki de Saint Phalle featuring nine large-scale sculptures.
Recreation
Within the city limits are eight parks and two lakes.
Historical
The city used to be part of an area called Rancho Rincon del Diablo, which means "The Devil's Corner" in Spanish.
Economy
Escondido's economy is driven by the presence of small businesses.
| Median home price [details] | $200,000 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $255,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 3,396 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 23 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,956 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 61 |
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