Affordable & Income-Based Housing in El Cajon

18

Properties

1,390

Total units

93/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,856/mo

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

435 / 100k · 2024

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 66 · Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

45 schools · 13 districts

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$67,511 median income

Census ACS 5-Year

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(8 of 18 scored)

90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (10)

18 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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Eligibility & how to apply

California income limits (2026)California public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in California

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers Work What Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable Housing Section 8 vs. LIHTC Understanding HUD Inspection Scores How Affordable Housing Waitlists Work

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