Santee, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
59,485
Population
3,596/sq mi density
$105,613
Median Income
$45,530 per capita
$653,400
Home Value
$795,470 Zillow
$2,197
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
258
Violent Crime/100K
595 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,613 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$653,400 home value, $2,197/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
59,485
Census 2023
Population Density
3,596
per square mile
Land Area
16.5
square miles (42.8 km²)
Median Age
39.5 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.2%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
21.9%
Asian
5.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.2%
Spanish
17.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.7%
Veterans
10.9%
82% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.2%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.6%
58% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 59,485 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,596 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.9% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
Language
| English Only | 81.2% |
| Spanish | 17.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.7% |
| Veterans | 10.9% |
| Disability | 13.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.4% |
| Uninsured | 3.6% |
| Broadband Access | 94.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |