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Santa Ana, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
311,639
Population
11,382/sq mi density
$88,354
Median Income
$28,859 per capita
$657,800
Home Value
$847,509 Zillow
$1,975
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
331 sunny days/yr
435
Violent Crime/100K
2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,354 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$657,800 home value, $1,975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$657,800
133% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,975/mo
70% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.6%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
80,240
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$657,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$847,509
Median Sale Price
$825,000
Median List Price
$829,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.6%
Owner-Occupied
55.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,975/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,804/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
43
Price Drops
21.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$585
Active Inventory
210
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
44.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $657,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,509 |
| Median Sale Price | $825,000 |
| Median List Price | $829,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $585 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,975 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,804 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Active Inventory | 210 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $585 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 80,240 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |