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Santee, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
59,485
Population
3,596/sq mi density
$105,613
Median Income
$45,530 per capita
$653,400
Home Value
$790,982 Zillow
$2,197
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
1,373 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,613 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$653,400 home value, $2,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$653,400
132% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
89% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
21,294
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$653,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$790,982
Median Sale Price
$775,000
Median List Price
$787,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,197/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,644/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
32 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
43
Price Drops
19.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$537
Active Inventory
58
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $653,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $790,982 |
| Median Sale Price | $775,000 |
| Median List Price | $787,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $537 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,197 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,644 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.0% |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Active Inventory | 58 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $537 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 21,294 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 37.7% |