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35 discussions from residents and visitors

born_luke82

What to expect moving to Santee?

It's a a smaller city city with about 59,485 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Diane C.

Things that make Santee unique

Hello, Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. Crime rate is something to consider -Santee sits at 167.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. There's ...

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Nora J.

Grocery stores in Santee -recommendations?

So, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene whic...

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Eleanor Lee

Is Santee walkable?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 59,485, Santee is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $653,400, which is ...

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Carson Campbell

Grocery stores in Santee -recommendations?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Isabella Brooks

Quick question about Santee

Random thought, Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

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Anna Brooks

Starting a business in Santee?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. Is this normal for Santee?

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Parker Morris

Dog-friendly places in Santee?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think?

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Carson Campbell

Day-to-day life in Santee, CA

Hey everyone, The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here?

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Sofia M.

Is Santee getting better or worse?

Hey, Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to...

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Valentina Allen

Things that make Santee unique

Alright, I'm a 24-year-old restaurant manager and The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,485 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most familie...

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David M.

What Santee does better than anywhere else

Random thought, I've been here for 6 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Santee sits at 167.0 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience?

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Diane C.

Is Santee a good place to live?

My partner and I are The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 59,485, Santee is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can b...

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Cameron Evans

Housing market in Santee right now

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks in advance!

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Eleanor

Career opportunities in Santee, CA

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,485 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks in advance! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Eleanor Lee

Is public transit usable in Santee?

Hello, The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. With a population of 59,485, Santee is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The scho...

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Eleanor Lee

Working remotely from Santee

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent cit...

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Brooklyn Miller

Santee housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey folks, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $105,613 in Santee. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surf...

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Madelyn Wilson

Top 5 things I love about Santee

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be...

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Brooklyn Miller

Best kept secrets of Santee, CA

Alright, The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,485 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective.

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Aria Brooks

Best apartments in Santee under ?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Sophia N.

Honest thoughts on life in Santee

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and o...

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Nora J.

Moving to Santee -what should I know?

I'm originally from St. Louis and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. The median home value here is around $653,400, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor...

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Isabella Cooper

How is the nightlife in Santee?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. With a population of 59,485, Santee is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene...

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Parker Morris

What Santee does better than anywhere else

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs?

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Austin

Is Santee getting better or worse?

So, You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Eleanor

What's it really like living in Santee?

Been meaning to ask this. You can expect to pay around $2,197 for rent here. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's ...

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Nova Hughes

Relocating to Santee, CA -pros and cons?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $653,400 on average. Median household income is $105,613, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with th...

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Madelyn Wilson

Working remotely from Santee

Random thought, Been living here since 2020. Rent is about $2,197/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,485 people. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

5 replies 7 upvotes jobs
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