Fletcher Hills, California facts for kids

Fletcher Hills is a neighborhood in El Cajon and La Mesa, California.

Geography

Fletcher Hills is located in the northeastern part of La Mesa near El Cajon.

Just west of El Cajon in East San Diego County, rests the older custom built community of Fletcher Hills. Most of these homes are large ranch style or single story homes with large lots. Fletcher Hills offers a unique atmosphere as it provides residents with easy access to the city of El Cajon, thus a variety of businesses, shopping centers, and restaurants, as well as close proximity to the natural beauty of Lake Murray and Mission Trails Regional Park. Many homes enjoy views of canyons and hillsides, mountains north to Ramona, and views of El Cajon Valley. Fletcher Hills Highlands has an association with minimal fees that offers its residents quiet and maintained streets, and 62 acres of open space and a park all accessible via hiking paths. With an easy open space feel and great schools, this makes Fletcher Hills is a special place to call home.

Demographics

The racial makeup of Fletcher Hills was 57,798 (58.4%) White, 5,207 (5.2%) African American, 724 (0.7%) Native American, 2,435 (2.4%) Asian (1.2% Filipino, 0.4% Chinese, 0.3% Vietnamese, and 0.5% other) and 386 (0.4%) Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27,024 persons (27.3%).