At a Glance
Median Income
$105,613
$45,530 per capita
Home Value
$653,400
Zillow: $790,982
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
1,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Santee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santee residents earn a median household income of $105,613 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,530. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santee is $653,400 , 132% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,982. Median rent is $2,197/month, with 37.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Santee reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,373/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Santee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santee has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population59,485
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density3,596/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,613
Per Capita$45,530
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B
Home Value$653,400
Rent$2,197
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$790,982
Housing Units21,294
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property1,373/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary126/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation466 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries88
Did You Know?
Santee was founded in 1877.
The median home in Santee was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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