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Escondido: Where culture thrives and nature inspires.
Escondido offers a friendly and community-oriented atmosphere, with a mix of historic charm in its downtown and modern developments throughout. The city embraces its agricultural roots while fostering a growing arts and culinary scene.
City Snapshot
Population
151,038
County
San Diego County
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Median Income
$77,554
Quick Numbers
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Domestic Violence Hotline
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Veterans Crisis Line
Palomar Health Medical Center Escondido
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