Santa Fe Springs, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,310 Population 2,179/sq mi density
$86,857 Median Income $37,379 per capita
$624,700 Home Value $778,917 Zillow
$1,965 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
916 Violent Crime/100K 6,311 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,857 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$624,700 home value, $1,965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
916 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Fe Springs, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,857
16% above
$37,379 per capita
Home Value
$624,700
122% above
Zillow: $778,917
Median Rent
$1,965/mo
69% above
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
916/100K
141% above
6,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Santa Fe Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santa Fe Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
222%
Rent
169%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
241%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Fe Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Fe Springs residents earn a median household income of $86,857 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,379. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Fe Springs is $624,700 , 122% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $778,917. Median rent is $1,965/month, with 32.8% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Santa Fe Springs reports 916 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,311/100K.

Education

23.4% of adults in Santa Fe Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Fe Springs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population19,310
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born23.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,857
Per Capita$37,379
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$624,700
Rent$1,965
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$778,917
Housing Units5,904
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent916/100K
Property6,311/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Fe Springs was built in 1959.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
23.6% 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.