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Santa Susana, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
983 Population 780/sq mi density
$95,329 Median Income $54,938 per capita
$697,200 Home Value $2,161,058 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 1,278 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,329 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$697,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Susana, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,329
27% above
$54,938 per capita
Home Value
$697,200
147% above
Zillow: $2,161,058
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
1,278/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Santa Susana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
247%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Susana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Susana residents earn a median household income of $95,329 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,938. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Susana is $697,200 , 147% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,161,058. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Santa Susana reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,278/100K.

Education

28.0% of adults in Santa Susana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Susana has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population983
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,329
Per Capita$54,938
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

C+
Home Value$697,200
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$2,161,058
Housing Units483
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property1,278/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,110 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Susana was built in 1969.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% 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.