At a Glance
Median Income
$119,926
$49,571 per capita
Home Value
$721,000
Zillow: $787,700
Median Rent
$2,486/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.7% smoking rate
How Santa Clarita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Clarita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Clarita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Clarita residents earn a median household income of $119,926 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,571. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Clarita is $721,000 , 156% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $787,700. Median rent is $2,486/month, with 36.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Santa Clarita reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,186/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
39.3% of adults in Santa Clarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Clarita has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population229,021
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,111/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,926
Per Capita$49,571
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$721,000
Rent$2,486
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$787,700
Housing Units75,865
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,186/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary196/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain16.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,312 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Clarita was built in 1987.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.