San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Bostonia, CA
About Bostonia
Bostonia is a small unincorporated East County community of about 16,000 people, roughly 15 miles east of downtown San Diego, adjacent to El Cajon. Housing is mostly mid-century single-family homes, condos, and apartments at prices below the county median. The community dates to 1886 with the historic Bostonia Store, and today is a quiet residential pocket along the Broadway commercial corridor.
Home prices in Bostonia
The median listing price in Bostonia is $749,000.
Top places in Bostonia
- The historic Bostonia Store site — founded 1886, shown in the Commons postcard below.
- Broadway corridor — the community's main commercial street.
- Nearby downtown El Cajon and Parkway Plaza.
- Wells Park and the community's neighborhood parks.
Commuting from Bostonia
- Downtown San Diego: roughly 20–25 minutes off-peak via I-8 (about 15 miles); 35–50 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
- Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via I-8/I-15; longer at peak.
- Green Line Trolley: nearby El Cajon Transit Center to downtown takes roughly 45–55 minutes (verify current MTS schedule).
Schools in Bostonia
Public schools: Cajon Valley Union School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bostonia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bostonia, CA?
The median listing price in Bostonia is $749,000. Median list price · Homes.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Bostonia, CA?
Downtown San Diego: roughly 20–25 minutes off-peak via I-8 (about 15 miles); 35–50 minutes in rush-hour traffic. - Which school district serves Bostonia, CA?
Bostonia is served by Cajon Valley Union School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.