At a Glance
Median Income
$81,455
$36,027 per capita
Home Value
$541,000
Zillow: $781,976
Median Rent
$1,905/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
1,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Stanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanton residents earn a median household income of $81,455 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,027. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanton is $541,000 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,976. Median rent is $1,905/month, with 36.6% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Stanton reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,374/100K. The murder rate is 7.8/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population38,639
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density12,464/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,455
Per Capita$36,027
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$541,000
Rent$1,905
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$781,976
Housing Units12,583
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property1,374/100K
Murder7.8/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary217/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Stanton was founded in 1956.
The median home in Stanton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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