| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 75th | Fair |
| Demographics | 19th | Poor |
| Amenities | 79th | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 570 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA, 92020, US |
| Region / Metro | El Cajon |
| Year of Construction | 1977 |
| Units | 80 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
570 S Lincoln Ave El Cajon Multifamily with Deep Renter Base
Neighborhood occupancy has been resilient and renter demand is supported by a high share of renter-occupied units, according to WDSuite s CRE market data. Positioning within San Diego s urban core offers leasing depth even as pricing sensitivity warrants disciplined revenue management.
This Urban Core neighborhood in El Cajon offers everyday convenience with strong access to restaurants, groceries, pharmacies, and childcare. Amenity access is competitive among San Diego neighborhoods (rank 55 of 621) and sits in the top quartile nationally, supporting leasing appeal and daily-life livability for residents.
For investors assessing demand depth, the share of housing units that are renter-occupied is elevated (rank 21 of 621; top of the metro distribution and 99th percentile nationally). That high renter concentration points to a large tenant pool and generally supports occupancy stability at the neighborhood level. Neighborhood occupancy is above national medians and has been relatively steady in recent years, based on CRE market data from WDSuite.
Within a 3-mile radius, demographics indicate a steady tenant base: modest population growth alongside an increase in households suggests a larger pool of renters entering the market. Income levels have been rising, which can underpin leasing velocity, while household sizes have edged slightly lower over the last measurement period, indicating shifts that often favor multifamily demand.
On the cost side, this submarket reflects a high-cost ownership environment relative to incomes (value-to-income metrics sit well above national medians). That context tends to reinforce reliance on rental housing and can support pricing power, but rent-to-income ratios are elevated locally, which implies affordability pressure and the need for careful lease management to protect retention.
Local amenities are a strength, but park access is limited within the neighborhood boundary, which may modestly constrain lifestyle appeal for some residents. Overall, the combination of strong daily services and a deep renter pool positions the area as competitive among San Diego neighborhoods for workforce-oriented multifamily.
Safety indicators for the neighborhood are below national medians, and the area ranks in the lower half of San Diego neighborhoods (414 of 621). That context suggests investors should underwrite to prudent security and operating practices. At the same time, recent trends show a year-over-year decline in estimated property offenses, indicating some improvement in nonviolent incident rates.
As with any urban core location, performance can vary block to block, so property-level measures and consistent tenant engagement remain important for retention and asset protection.
Proximity to diversified employers supports renter demand through commute convenience and a broad workforce base, including defense & aerospace, food distribution, utilities, wireless technology, and biotech.
- L-3 Telemetry & RF Products defense & aerospace offices (10.8 miles)
- Sysco food distribution (11.7 miles)
- Sempra Energy utilities (13.1 miles) HQ
- Qualcomm wireless technology (15.9 miles) HQ
- Celgene Corporation biotech (16.5 miles)
570 S Lincoln Ave is an 80-unit asset in El Cajon s Urban Core, positioned amid a deep renter pool and competitive daily amenity access. The neighborhood s renter-occupied share sits at the top of the metro distribution and above national norms, supporting tenant base depth and occupancy stability. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood occupancy trends remain healthy relative to national medians, while ownership remains comparatively expensive versus incomes a backdrop that tends to sustain rental housing demand.
Built in 1977, the property likely benefits from scale and operational efficiencies, with potential value-add upside via targeted interior and common-area upgrades, systems modernization, and curb appeal improvements. Given elevated rent-to-income ratios in the area, underwriting should balance revenue initiatives with retention-focused lease management to protect stabilized performance.
- Deep renter pool supports leasing stability and retention potential.
- Competitive amenity access enhances day-to-day livability and demand.
- 1977 vintage offers value-add pathways through modernization and selective renovations.
- High-cost ownership context reinforces reliance on rentals, aiding long-term demand.
- Risk: Elevated rent-to-income ratios and below-median safety profile call for prudent leasing, security, and expense planning.