Lol, Escondido cold. I saw a snow flake once. Hit me right in the windshield. It hit 115 at my house there once, thats hot wherever you're from. But its not much hotter than other places in Cali I've lived such as Riverside, IE and even central coast. Overall, its pretty good with the trade off with affordability.
I am 20, born and raised in Escondido. I went through the charter schools, though growing up slightly below middle class. And I can confirm this video is accurate. San Diego county is overall just expensive and I plan to move somewhere cheaper and colder.. lol
There is a train that runs through Escondido. There's also a sprinter that runs from Escondido and all the neighboring cities all the way out to Oceanside. And in Den in Oceanside you can take the coaster all the way up to LA or all the way down to the city of San Diego.
Felicita Park, while within the city limits, is actually a County of San Diego facility. As such, it is the only park in Escondido that one can have a beer or glass of wine.
Interesting video I would like to add if you plan on moving here and don’t want to be a victim of crime stay away from the streets listed below 1.grape st 2.hickory st 3.e mission ave 4.e Washington ave 5.fig st 6. Gamble st 7.ash st 8.midway 9.e grande ave 10.7th ave 11.n quince 12.spruce
Talk about the HORRIBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. You have to go to CHARTER SCHOOLS or pay for CATHOLIC SCHOOL... There is NO OTHER OPTION ... TELL THE TRUTH !!!! Yes , there are some good public schools, but in the million dollar home neighborhoods.
Seriously, you’ve never seen the NCTD Bus & Train Transit Center of Escondido? It’s on East Valley Parkway. It has the Coaster, Sprinter, and Breeze. My daughter and her friends used to take the Sprinter up to Oceanside to play at the beach. All I had to do was drop them off here in Escondido, and then they’d call me when they were almost back to go pick them up. My husband used to take the bus to/from work in Miramar.
Yeah, what the heck? Dude, I see homelessness every single day. I witness random people get attack and harassed by tweakers and homeless all the time. My little cousin got hit on the head by a homeless with a brick last week at the Escondido transit center.
The Cons of moving to "Central Escondido" from Fig St to Midway is SO "Ghetto" ! North side El Norte is nice... East Side of San Pasquale/ Ash St.. $$ I am rideshare/delivery driver...so we see it all !!
Before even watching this video, I knew there are no cons worse the crazy, overpriced cost of buying homes in anywhere around San Diego. I mean $1M for a 2 bd, apartment style condo? Crazy. I'll take all the negatives of Escondido vs paying the outrageous prices in other areas.
I guess where the opposite me & my family moved from Winston Salem NC to Escondido California because our daughter is in the Navy & wanted to be close to our grand kids if we would have known how things we're here already we would have never left Winston Salem...
Depending on what side you come in from there are no signs tell you that you are in San Marcos for example on the freeway from when you go from the 15 to the 78 freeway or when you come in from Missio. And it changes to a freeway which goes into San Marcos
I think one of the things about the crime rate, is that there are a couple of specific neighborhoods where all of that crime happens. Like if you go down to Jesmond Dene or over to El Dorado Terrace or where Juniper and Felecita intersect you’re not gonna find a lot of crime. But other parts of the city, aren’t as good. A friend of mine lives on the street that divides the el Diablo gang from the northside gang. She does not love where she lives.
Was looking at homes in Escondido, tge Realtor told me DO NOT !! DO NOT put your children in the Public school system.. He told me about the LOTTERY SYSTEM..... And you are talking about YOU HAVE OPTIONS ?????
I have grown up in Escondido, the school system may not be the same as other cities, but the teachers are amazing & they also very much care about the students.
@@MortgageLizLeFore And in a Prison , the prison guards also care ,,,,,,, because without the (residents )There is NO JOB.. PS: 1.7 TRILLION in RETIREMENT BENEFITS NOT FUNDED in California. That's with a " T " TRILLION !!!!! People become TEACHERS IN CALI ,,,,,, TO GET RICH AND PAID !!!!
@@MortgageLizLeFore WHAT ??? Check the California Fair Plan , because homes " values doubled in value " the last 3 years , I know people getting quotes for 8,000 when they were paying 4,000 . That's in addition to Home Insurance. How long have you been a Realtor in San Diego County ??? 🤔
City planners here are awful. They continue to flood the city with high density slums. School ratings on certain schools have gone down. Used to have ice skating, now gone. Roller skating, now gone. Bowling alley, nope. Movies, one left which they talked about closing and it's pretty sad inside. Nothing like Skyzone or Dave and Busters, Mini Golf, anything......Restraunt offerings are mediocre. Civic Center does offer some great shows. There's no Costco. If you live in the Southwest section of town there's no Walmart or Lowe's close by. I find myself leaving to other areas and do very little in Escondido. Also, it leans very conservative which is a huge negative in my book. I've been here 14 years now and I would move in a heartbeat if I could. My recommendation would be research the activities you enjoy doing before moving here. I promise you they don't exist in Escondido. And to the City "planners" you are the worst!
I escaped Escondido 4 years ago and have never been happier. You did touch on a few correct subjects but you left out things like there are more homeless people than I've ever seen in my life. drugs are everywhere, carjackings, corrupt police department (and I know personally just how corrupt they are). The ridiculous cost for everything food, rent, gas is positively stupid. I lived near citrus and oak Hill and I can tell you the neighbors (not all of them) but the ones closest to me were complete a-holes, and these clowns had a very serious problem minding their own business. And I believe the state has begun the process of outlawing gas generators, gas weed eaters, gas generators, gas lawn mowers, and wants everybody to use something electric which is positively ridiculous. Pan handlers are everywhere, businesses in Escondido are closing everyday almost because they simply can't stay afloat. I do agree that there are at least five cons to not moving there but I can think of another 45 or 50 but your first five is a good start. Great video, nice job. Oh let's not forget perverted teachers that are constantly trying to have sex with the students. as well as students being kidnapped and killed. Overall, nice video.
Yes we do get rain here but the rain we get in December is common every year just like late March when it starts raining but overall we don’t see a lot of rain there is sporadic times
Con ....Lack of good restaurants...which is surprising for a city of 151k....sure plenty of small mexican and chinese eateries and fast food joints...but actual restaurants you might go out for dinner.. there are hardly any options....I would like to see an Outback Steak House on the East side.... but nothing like the one that is in San Marcos....which is terrible. Another con.....Utility prices....Okay it's not just Escondido...but if you are talking to people that are moving here from afar...San Diego County is probably the highest in the country which includes Escondido.
Grew up in the 70s 80s and 90s had both my boys at the old Palomar Hospital as soon as I could I got them out of there I did. Murrieta I believe is way more affordable Esc. Is the armpit of Ca Worst place ever so much crime and dirty. Grand Ave is the only clean st there. Sorry just my opinion
Murrieta is not in San Diego county - & yes the home prices are more affordable but the property taxes & home insurance are more expensive. Not to mention the drive you will take if you work in north county San Diego
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Lol, Escondido cold. I saw a snow flake once. Hit me right in the windshield. It hit 115 at my house there once, thats hot wherever you're from. But its not much hotter than other places in Cali I've lived such as Riverside, IE and even central coast. Overall, its pretty good with the trade off with affordability.
Escondido is for sure cooler than Riverside County for sure
I am 20, born and raised in Escondido. I went through the charter schools, though growing up slightly below middle class. And I can confirm this video is accurate. San Diego county is overall just expensive and I plan to move somewhere cheaper and colder.. lol
Escondido is definitely a less expensive area though for sure
I moved here to Portland, it so green and closed to the ocean, an hour away, and lots of good paying jobs.
@@MortgageLizLeFore where do people live to try and save money that’s close but maybe a cheaper house?
@@rainbowinthedark453 Valley Center, Ramona, Temecula....or Tijuana! Thems the options.
There is a train that runs through Escondido. There's also a sprinter that runs from Escondido and all the neighboring cities all the way out to Oceanside. And in Den in Oceanside you can take the coaster all the way up to LA or all the way down to the city of San Diego.
Yes, there is a lot that runs thru & to Oceanside. I know some of the basics of the bus/sprinter, am definitely not a pro by any means
Felicita Park, while within the city limits, is actually a County of San Diego facility. As such, it is the only park in Escondido that one can have a beer or glass of wine.
well that is interesting - never knew that it was the only one
Interesting video I would like to add if you plan on moving here and don’t want to be a victim of crime stay away from the streets listed below
1.grape st
2.hickory st
3.e mission ave
4.e Washington ave
5.fig st
6. Gamble st
7.ash st
8.midway
9.e grande ave
10.7th ave
11.n quince
12.spruce
There has definitely had a lot more going on in the last weeks for sure overall
Talk about the HORRIBLE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. You have to go to CHARTER SCHOOLS or pay for CATHOLIC SCHOOL... There is NO OTHER OPTION ... TELL THE TRUTH !!!! Yes , there are some good public schools, but in the million dollar home neighborhoods.
Well thanks for your opinion - but we are going to agree to disagree on this - homes with good school don't need to be in million dollar neighborhoods
Very informative. Thank you for your video!
thanks for watching!
Seriously, you’ve never seen the NCTD Bus & Train Transit Center of Escondido? It’s on East Valley Parkway. It has the Coaster, Sprinter, and Breeze. My daughter and her friends used to take the Sprinter up to Oceanside to play at the beach. All I had to do was drop them off here in Escondido, and then they’d call me when they were almost back to go pick them up. My husband used to take the bus to/from work in Miramar.
We have seen it - but never gone on it. As a kid this was not an option, our parents took us everywhere
You forgot to discuss the rampant homelessness in Escondido.
I got to say I have not noticed it as much until literally this month, I don't really see it
The rampant homeless is everywhere dgifu and you should help them and pray for them, instead of talking about them
Yeah, what the heck? Dude, I see homelessness every single day. I witness random people get attack and harassed by tweakers and homeless all the time. My little cousin got hit on the head by a homeless with a brick last week at the Escondido transit center.
Well said
The Cons of moving to "Central Escondido" from Fig St to Midway is SO "Ghetto" ! North side El Norte is nice... East Side of San Pasquale/ Ash St.. $$ I am rideshare/delivery driver...so we see it all !!
just like any other city there is good parts & bad parts
Before even watching this video, I knew there are no cons worse the crazy, overpriced cost of buying homes in anywhere around San Diego. I mean $1M for a 2 bd, apartment style condo? Crazy. I'll take all the negatives of Escondido vs paying the outrageous prices in other areas.
there are definitely cons in Escondido more than just home prices. But, yes you do get a lot more affordability in Escondido
YES the Sprinter is the train we can take to oceanside Amtrak :)
Thanks! sometimes its the easy/basic stuff you have a brain fart on
Move here from Phoenix and love the weather here.
Oh - the heat is something else in Phoenix.
I was born and raised in Escondido. Moved to North Carolina. Totally different place but love it
North Carolina is beautiful for sure!
I guess where the opposite me & my family moved from Winston Salem NC to Escondido California because our daughter is in the Navy & wanted to be close to our grand kids if we would have known how things we're here already we would have never left Winston Salem...
Is Escondido and San Marcos connected? Meaning you driving down the streets and dont realize you entered a different city.
Depending on what side you come in from there are no signs tell you that you are in San Marcos for example on the freeway from when you go from the 15 to the 78 freeway or when you come in from Missio. And it changes to a freeway which goes into San Marcos
Yes they're connected and yes if you're not from the area you may not realize you crossed into one or the other.
Hidden Meadows is also considered Escondido
That’s definitely another area of interest to do a video for aure
I think one of the things about the crime rate, is that there are a couple of specific neighborhoods where all of that crime happens. Like if you go down to Jesmond Dene or over to El Dorado Terrace or where Juniper and Felecita intersect you’re not gonna find a lot of crime. But other parts of the city, aren’t as good. A friend of mine lives on the street that divides the el Diablo gang from the northside gang. She does not love where she lives.
I agree! there is some places in Escondido that are not the best, & it still surprising me 30+ yrs later that all of that dividers still exists
There’s no north side gang. Only west side and east side gang. Just a fyi :) culture awareness
@@applepiebaked.211 I couldn’t remember which direction.
@@applepiebaked.211 thxs
@@applepiebaked.211 culture? You mean ghetto bean culture 🤣🤣
My truck will need 5⃣ keys to operate, for security. I love Escon dil.
I live in Escondido... Spot on.
Was looking at homes in Escondido, tge Realtor told me DO NOT !! DO NOT put your children in the Public school system.. He told me about the LOTTERY SYSTEM..... And you are talking about YOU HAVE OPTIONS ?????
I have grown up in Escondido, the school system may not be the same as other cities, but the teachers are amazing & they also very much care about the students.
@@MortgageLizLeFore And in a Prison , the prison guards also care ,,,,,,, because without the (residents )There is NO JOB.. PS: 1.7 TRILLION in RETIREMENT BENEFITS NOT FUNDED in California. That's with a " T " TRILLION !!!!! People become TEACHERS IN CALI ,,,,,, TO GET RICH AND PAID !!!!
Where the heck can I find gas for $2.89
yeah not now for sure! I am barely finding gas in the $4.70 range - but light at the end of the tunnel saw gas next to the theater at $4.54 yesterday
Talk about the CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY FIRE INSURANCE 🔥 $$$$$$$$$$
Fire Insurance is not expensive it is to the norm of what other cities are, not sure what you are referring to.
@@MortgageLizLeFore WHAT ??? Check the California Fair Plan , because homes " values doubled in value " the last 3 years , I know people getting quotes for 8,000 when they were paying 4,000 . That's in addition to Home Insurance. How long have you been a Realtor in San Diego County ??? 🤔
Wow, I was just looking at homes for sale in escondido.
I have lived in Escondido my entire life - but there are cons where ever you live
@Liz LeFore | MortgageLiz true, sometimes you make compromises.
City planners here are awful. They continue to flood the city with high density slums. School ratings on certain schools have gone down. Used to have ice skating, now gone. Roller skating, now gone. Bowling alley, nope. Movies, one left which they talked about closing and it's pretty sad inside. Nothing like Skyzone or Dave and Busters, Mini Golf, anything......Restraunt offerings are mediocre. Civic Center does offer some great shows. There's no Costco. If you live in the Southwest section of town there's no Walmart or Lowe's close by. I find myself leaving to other areas and do very little in Escondido. Also, it leans very conservative which is a huge negative in my book. I've been here 14 years now and I would move in a heartbeat if I could. My recommendation would be research the activities you enjoy doing before moving here. I promise you they don't exist in Escondido. And to the City "planners" you are the worst!
Highest population of illegal in the countr.
thanks for your input
I escaped Escondido 4 years ago and have never been happier. You did touch on a few correct subjects but you left out things like there are more homeless people than I've ever seen in my life. drugs are everywhere, carjackings, corrupt police department (and I know personally just how corrupt they are).
The ridiculous cost for everything food, rent, gas is positively stupid. I lived near citrus and oak Hill and I can tell you the neighbors (not all of them) but the ones closest to me were complete a-holes, and these clowns had a very serious problem minding their own business. And I believe the state has begun the process of outlawing gas generators, gas weed eaters, gas generators, gas lawn mowers, and wants everybody to use something electric which is positively ridiculous. Pan handlers are everywhere, businesses in Escondido are closing everyday almost because they simply can't stay afloat. I do agree that there are at least five cons to not moving there but I can think of another 45 or 50 but your first five is a good start. Great video, nice job.
Oh let's not forget perverted teachers that are constantly trying to have sex with the students. as well as students being kidnapped and killed. Overall, nice video.
my goodness.
40° as a low sounds like my dream 😂 I live in colorado and am sooooo over winters
Truly not winters in Colorado, but we are kind of used to our summers here in the 70-80's
My home town
Me too!
I'm in escondido and it's been raining this whole month
Yes we do get rain here but the rain we get in December is common every year just like late March when it starts raining but overall we don’t see a lot of rain there is sporadic times
Con ....Lack of good restaurants...which is surprising for a city of 151k....sure plenty of small mexican and chinese eateries and fast food joints...but actual restaurants you might go out for dinner.. there are hardly any options....I would like to see an Outback Steak House on the East side.... but nothing like the one that is in San Marcos....which is terrible. Another con.....Utility prices....Okay it's not just Escondido...but if you are talking to people that are moving here from afar...San Diego County is probably the highest in the country which includes Escondido.
you are comparing utility prices from where? Escondido is actually the most affordable city in San Diego. & lack of restaurants?
Going from ehs to Washington park takes like 53 mins (walking) so hot outside
That’s a long walk, I usually would drive
BUT...We have Peterson’s.
oh yeah! I have had my share of CRO-NUTS!
Best donuts in our town no 🧢
SPRINTER ISNT A TRAIN???? ESCONDIDO DOES HAVE A TRAIN ITS CALLED THE SPRINTER
lol - well shows how much I go on it.... we do have a tracks in our city though
Escondido is mich warmer than the rest of north county
Straight put lie about gas prices450 amd up!!!!
are you saying gas prices are not at $4.50+?
Grew up in the 70s 80s and 90s had both my boys at the old Palomar Hospital as soon as I could I got them out of there I did.
Murrieta I believe is way more affordable Esc. Is the armpit of Ca Worst place ever so much crime and dirty. Grand Ave is the only clean st there. Sorry just my opinion
Murrieta is not in San Diego county - & yes the home prices are more affordable but the property taxes & home insurance are more expensive. Not to mention the drive you will take if you work in north county San Diego
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Thanks for watching!
Lmfao I stay in Coachella valley I can deal with 90-100 we deal with mid 110 on the regular
yes, Escondido has a lot of heat but nothing like Coachella
You belabor your points. Imho. Should highlight the points first, give the longer explanation and wrap with a brief summary.
Thanks for the insight!
High stress
for what?
B.S.
Well thank u I appreciate your opinion
AFFORDABLE ??? 🤣😅🤣😅🤣
yes it is affordable
how annoying this video is !!
Well thank you so much for your honest opinion of my opinion.
@@MortgageLizLeFore Escondido is hot af in July June and august like damn I’m not ready for those days :(