Borrego, Borrego Springs, CA
Borrego — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Borrego, Borrego Springs, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Borrego Neighborhood Overview
Borrego is a neighborhood within the community of Borrego Springs, California, a remote desert town in San Diego County. The area is characterized by a strong sense of ownership, with a homeownership rate of 74.1%, indicating a stable, resident-oriented community. The housing market here is positioned in the Mid-Range tier, with a median home value of $377,800 for properties that average around 1,050 square feet in size.
The local mortgage market reflects this stability, with 91 total home loan originations in the latest period. Conventional loans dominated this activity, accounting for 66 of these originations, while FHA loans made up 14 and VA loans comprised 9. For renters, representing 25.9% of households, the median gross rent is a relatively affordable $986 per month. The median household income in Borrego is $75,128, which supports the current housing values and rental rates in this established neighborhood.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 6 neighborhoods in Borrego Springs.
Borrego Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $378K |
| Median Gross Rent | $986/mo |
| Median Household Income | $75K |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Mid-Range |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92004 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 91 |
| VA Loan Originations | 9 |
| VA Loan Share | 9.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $342K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 66 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 14 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Borrego, Borrego Springs
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30