At a Glance
Median Income
$108,435
$50,723 per capita
Home Value
$890,600
Zillow: $1,157,866
Median Rent
$2,340/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
2,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
8.9% smoking rate
How Tustin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tustin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tustin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tustin residents earn a median household income of $108,435 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,723. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Tustin is $890,600 , 216% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,157,866. Median rent is $2,340/month, with 34.7% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Tustin reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,506/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Tustin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tustin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population79,035
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density7,107/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born33.1%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,435
Per Capita$50,723
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$890,600
Rent$2,340
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$1,157,866
Housing Units27,694
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property2,506/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault139/100K
Burglary236/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking8.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation108 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Tustin was built in 1980.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
33.1% 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.