At a Glance
Median Income
$87,375
$24,771 per capita
Home Value
$467,300
Zillow: $418,232
Median Rent
$927/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
600/100K
2,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
69.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Santa Nella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Nella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Nella 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 Nella residents earn a median household income of $87,375 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,771. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Nella is $467,300 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,232. Median rent is $927/month, with 21.5% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Santa Nella reports 600 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,841/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Santa Nella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
69.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Nella has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,686
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,375
Per Capita$24,771
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B+
Home Value$467,300
Rent$927
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$418,232
Housing Units584
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent600/100K
Property2,841/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation149 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+69.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute54 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Nella was built in 1996.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.