Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in El Cajon.
Updated July 2026
El Cajon, CA has 29 licensed assisted living homes (764 beds, averaging 26.3 per home). It sits in San Diego County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.7/10, with 209,754 seniors 75+ growing 9.0%.
Licensed homes
29
El Cajon
Licensed beds
764
total
Avg home size
26.3 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.7/10
Moderate
The El Cajon assisted living market
El Cajon has 29 licensed assisted living homes totaling 764 beds — an average of 26.3 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of San Diego County, it draws on a 75+ population of 209,754 growing 9.0%, with a senior median income of $78,324. See the full San Diego County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in El Cajon, CA?
El Cajon has 29 licensed assisted living homes with about 764 total beds.
Is El Cajon a good place to open an assisted living home?
El Cajon is in San Diego County, which scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 9.0%. Current local supply is 29 homes.
What county is El Cajon in?
El Cajon is in San Diego County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.