Encinitas
92024 · Encinitas
Encinitas — the quintessential North County beach town. Surfing culture, organic farms, yoga studios, and some of the most desirable real estate in San Diego.
Active Listings
97
Median Price
$2.90M
Avg Rent
$7,869/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-15,065/mo
Avg Cap Rate
-0.1%
Avg CoC
-31.1%
P/R Ratio
37.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$539K
$16.0M
Highlights
- ✓Moonlight Beach, Swami's, Cardiff reef — iconic coastal spots
- ✓Strong lifestyle premium commands high rents
- ✓Mix of older beach cottages and modern rebuilds
- ✓Downtown Encinitas (Hwy 101) walkability drives demand
Investor Notes
- ◈Highest prices in our coverage area — expect lower cap rates
- ◈Luxury homes ($2M+) have limited rent data coverage
- ◈Beach cottages and smaller homes are the investor sweet spot
- ◈Strong appreciation market — buy for total return, not just cashflow
Demographics
Vibe
Surf culture meets affluent families
Median Income
~$115K
Top Employers
Self-employed, biotech, Scripps/UCSD
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 760 Encinitas Blvd. 2bd / 1.5ba · 1,092 sqft | A 57 | $695K | $4,380 | $-518 |
| 1774 Edgefield Lane 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,097 sqft | A 36 | $850K | $4,493 | $-1,436 |
| 1810 S El Camino Real 1bd / 1ba · 650 sqft | A 35 | $570K | $2,863 | $-1,291 |
| 1650 El Camino Real 1bd / 1ba · 650 sqft | A 35 | $539K | $2,673 | $-1,284 |
| 1759 Edgefield Dr 3bd / 2.5ba · 1,492 sqft | A 35 | $1049K | $5,763 | $-1,429 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.