At a Glance
Median Income
$86,857
$37,379 per capita
Home Value
$624,700
Zillow: $773,518
Median Rent
$1,965/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
582/100K
5,737/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $773,518. 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 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,737/100K. The murder rate is 11.1/100K.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,310
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density2,179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,857
Per Capita$37,379
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$624,700
Rent$1,965
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$773,518
Housing Units5,904
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent582/100K
Property5,737/100K
Murder11.1/100K
Assault283/100K
Burglary1,136/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.