At a Glance
Median Income
$88,354
$28,859 per capita
Home Value
$657,800
Zillow: $868,002
Median Rent
$1,975/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
498/100K
1,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
66.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.7% smoking rate
How Santa Ana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Ana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Ana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Ana residents earn a median household income of $88,354 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,859. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Ana is $657,800 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $868,002. Median rent is $1,975/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Santa Ana reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,722/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Santa Ana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
66.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Ana has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population311,639
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density11,382/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born41.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,354
Per Capita$28,859
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$657,800
Rent$1,975
Ownership44.6%
Zillow$868,002
Housing Units80,240
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent498/100K
Property1,722/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault332/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation82 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+66.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations87
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Santa Ana was founded in 1869.
The median home in Santa Ana was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
41.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.