$724,494Average Value$519Average Price per Sq Ft45Homes For Sale
Suburban convenience, close to Downtown Escondido
Densely packed Midway in Escondido is a casual community 30 miles north of San Diego, best known for proximity to the historic downtown area of Central Escondido. From its core, locals have direct access to Interstate 15 within a mile or two drive along several east-west corridors. Its tight residential grid sits halfway between Dixon Lake to the north and Kit Carson Park to the south, and several parks within the community offer walkable recreation options.
Palm trees dot the residential streets of Midway.
Grand Avenue is the commercial center of Escondido and Midway.
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Condos from $350,000, single-family up to $1.2 million
"In Midway, you'll find mostly single-level homes built between the 1960s and the 1980s," says Kathy Robbins, Realtor with Re/Max United, who's been selling homes since 1978. "And because Escondido is like a smaller version of San Diego, people have migrated here to enjoy a more affordable home in a simpler, more entry-level neighborhood — while still being only a couple miles from all the fun along Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido." Condos range from $350,000 to $500,000, and townhouses from $450,000 to around $600,000, depending on condition and size. Midway's streets have sidewalks lined by a mix of pastel stucco and siding ranch-style homes priced between $700,000 and $900,000. Larger single-story and two-story elegant Mediterranean-style homes with backyard pools and creative landscaping can fetch between $1 million and $1.25 million.
Midway condos are found in pockets on the north end of the neighborhood.
Two-story Mediterranean style homes are found in new developments along the hillside of Midway.
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El Norte Park playground, Washington Park pool, Mountain View baseball
Daily dog walks can include the path through Escondido's newest recreation space, El Norte Park. This 2.5-acre greenspace between homes on Hoover and Conway streets has a paved walkway, picnic benches and a colorful playground where families can meet for outdoor fun. Skateboarders, swimmers and soccer players head to Washington Park in the heart of Midway. Near the local high school, Escondido Little League athletes play baseball at Mountain View Park, which also offers tennis and pickleball courts.
Washington Park's skatepark is well appointed and well attended.
El Norte Park features a meandering trail and playground.
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Highly rated Escondido Union High District
Public school kids start at one of several elementary schools, including Oak Hill Elementary, graded C-minus on Niche. Hidden Valley Middle gets a C. Orange Glen High, given a B-minus, is within Escondido Union High School District, which earns an A-minus. In 2023, the Orange Glen High Skate Team won first place at the second-annual National Team Skateboard League Competition, earning them the "Best Skate Team in San Diego County" title.
Orange Glen High serves Midway high school students.
Oak Hill Elementary serves elementary school students in Midway.
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Classic cars all summer at Cruisin Grand
From May through September, more than 5,000 visitors and classic-car buffs head downtown on Friday nights for Cruisin' Grand Escondido to check out a changing show of more than 500 cruisers, hot rods and vintage cars.
Hop on the 15 to San Diego, bus to Central Escondido, SPRINTER to the coast
Most residents drive, but public transit is readily available. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus stops line main corridors for transit into downtown or to the Escondido Transit Center. The SPRINTER light rail route goes from the Escondido Transit Center all the way to the Oceanside Transit Center in less than an hour. McClellan-Palomar Airport is a 14-mile, 25-minute drive west, and San Diego International Airport is a 35-mile, 45-minute drive south.
Escondido transportation center allows access to the Sprinter light rail.
Breeze bus service whisks Midway residents throughout greater Escondido.
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Enjoy the perk of Black Rock Coffee and multiple shopping plazas
Casual dining choices add to Midway's easygoing vibe. In the Old Mill Pond shopping mall, Soprano's Pizza is the spot for homestyle Italian. Next door, Bamboo House is bedecked in red paper lanterns and specializes in classic Chinese combo meals. For quick authentic Mexican, Jilberto's Taco Shop is tucked next to Office Depot in the Escondido Village shopping center. Black Rock Coffee is fairly new to the neighborhood and is fast becoming a favorite for custom beverages. There are several options for grocery shopping. In Escondido Village, Vallarta Supermarket is also home to La Cocina, which serves a scratch-made dine-in menu and meal kits to bring home. The neighborhood Walmart is right next door, and Albertsons is across the street in the Vineyard Square Shopping Center.
Homes on the west side of Midway are less than a 3-mile, 10-minute drive or a 25-minute bus ride to historic Grand Avenue, where locals explore an eclectic blend of retailers, including Helen's Book Mark, The Grand Tea Room and Cute Cakes Bakery & Café. For a little treasure-hunting, the 10,000-square-foot Escondido Antique Mall on Grand Avenue is an emporium of vintage finds from more than 100 vendors.
Black Rock Coffee's drive through makes coffee runs a breeze.
Vallarta Supermarkets is a full scale grocer specializing in hispanic cuisine.
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High wildfire risk common in central California
First Street climate data risk foundation ranks Escondido a 7 out of 10 for wildfire risk, due to low rainfall, dry terrain and winds. In response to a record-breaking 2020 fire season across California, the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has installed more than 600 cameras as part of the ALERTWildfire camera network to help first responders confirm and monitor wildfires.
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Parks in this Area
Grove Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Rod McLeod Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Grape Day Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Trails
El Norte Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Mountain View Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
43 min drive
Bus
Valley Pkwy & Imperial Escondido Mhp
Bus
Midway Dr & Oak Hill Dr
Bus
El Norte Pkwy & Estrada Glen
Bus
El Norte Pkwy & Lincoln Av
Bus
Valley Pkwy & Citrus Av
Bus
Lincoln Av & Goldenrod St
Bus
El Norte Pkwy & Midway Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Midway
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midway, Escondido sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Midway, Escondido over the last 12 months is $741,250, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
35,006
Median Age
35
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,232
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,537
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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