San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Crest, CA
724,500Median home value
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About Crest
Crest is a small mountain community on a ridge east of El Cajon, known for panoramic views from Crest Park. Rebuilt after the 2003 Cedar Fire, it offers rural living about 30 minutes from San Diego. Homes are mostly ranch houses and manufactured homes on large lots.
Home prices in Crest
The median home value in Crest is 724,500.
Top places in Crest
- Crest Park — panoramic viewpoint over San Diego County
- Flinn Springs County Park — ~10 min north
- Lakeside — rodeo town ~15 min north
- El Cajon Mountain — hiking trails nearby
- Mission Trails Regional Park — ~25 min west
Commuting from Crest
- San Diego International ~35 min via I-8
- No transit; MTS bus in El Cajon
Crest FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crest, CA?
The median home value in Crest is 724,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Crest, CA?
San Diego International ~35 min via I-8
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.