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Best city for remote work? Escondido, CA

D
Score
42/100
Rank #162 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Escondido can still work for remote work if you’re leaning into broadband subscription, plus typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s better for a specific set of priorities (#162 of 200). The main watch-out is bachelor’s+ rate.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Escondido ranks here

  • Broadband subscription: 94% (3% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,967/mo (37% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Median household income: $84,477 (12% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 28% (20% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Commute 45+ min share: 17% (47% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
149,913
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 50%Female 50%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,967/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
13%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
94%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$84,477
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
28%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
17%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
29/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
94/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
30/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
83/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

20%
Less than HS
53%
HS / Some college
18%
Bachelor’s
10%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

13%
Work from home
87%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

94%
Broadband
6%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,967/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
94%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
13%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$84,477
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
28%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
17%

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FAQ

›What is Escondido’s remote work score and rank?
Escondido, CA scores D (42/100) and ranks #162 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Escondido city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Escondido, CA?
Population is about 149,913 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Escondido, CA?
About 50% male and 50% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Escondido, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,967/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Escondido, CA?
Work-from-home share is 13% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Escondido, CA?
Broadband subscription is 94% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Escondido, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 20%, HS/some college 53%, bachelor’s 18%, advanced 10%.
›Where does this data come from for Escondido, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).