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
104
Median Price
$2.55M
Avg Rent
$7,558/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-15,114/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.1%
Avg CoC
-33.0%
P/R Ratio
35.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$530K
$22.9M
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 59 | $650K | $4,356 | $-620 |
| 687 Coast Hwy 101 1bd / 1ba · 956 sqft | B 43 | $749K | $4,478 | $-1,244 |
| 1650 El Camino Real 1bd / 1ba · 650 sqft | B 39 | $530K | $2,902 | $-1,292 |
| 155 Rosebay Drive 1bd / 1ba · 630 sqft | B 39 | $575K | $3,013 | $-1,360 |
| 1660 El Camino Real 2bd / 1ba · 810 sqft | B 36 | $630K | $3,446 | $-1,474 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.