01

Santa Ana INFORMATION

Population: 345,708

Male 52% Female 48%
Married 57%
Single 43%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Santa Ana has a low population density. Santa Ana is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.

12,737 Santa Ana
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Santa Ana, CA, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Santa Ana, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Santa Ana has a population density of 12,737, with 345,708 current residents.

Out of the 345,708 current residents, 52% are male and 48% are female. 57% of the residents are married and 43% are single.

02

Residence

Air quality

Bad air quality

Weather

  • 76% Sun
  • 13% Rain
  • 0% Snow

Condition

64°F average temperature

  • 39 years Median home age
  • $263,640 Median home price
  • -13.09% Home appreciation rate
  • 7.36% Annual property tax
  • 47.8%
    Homes owned
  • 49.6%
    Homes rented
  • 2.6%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Santa Ana, the air quality is 4% and the weather, on average, is 76% sunny, 13% rainy, and 0% snowy. The average temperature is 64°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Santa Ana, you should know that 47.8% of homes are owned while 49.6% of homes are rented, and 2.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $263,640, the median age of homes is 39 years, the annual home appreciation is -13.09% and the annual property tax is 7.36%.

03

Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    6

  • Average age

    29

  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Santa Ana, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Santa Ana’s crime rate is 6 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Santa Ana is 29 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 47.63% Democratic, 50.19% Republican, and 2.17% Independent.

04

Locale

Unemployment

15%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:24

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    7.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    22.4%
  • Service Occupations
    21.5%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    26.9%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    11.3%
  • 43%
    High school diploma
  • 4%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 6%
    Bachelors degree
  • 3%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Santa Ana, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 15.10% of residents are unemployed in Santa Ana (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Santa Ana residents: 7.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 9.19% are in the arts and sciences field, 21.5% are in the customer service field, 22.4% are in the sales field, 1.68% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 11.3% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 26.9% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:24. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 42.52%, 3.95% of residents have an associate’s degree, 6.22% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 2.72% have a master’s degree.

05

Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Santa Ana, you should be aware that the average commute time is 29 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Santa Ana have a few different options. 59% of commuters use their own cars, 25% of commuters carpool, 9% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

Home Services in Santa Ana, CA

Find Costs by Service in Santa Ana, CA

Find Pros by Service in Santa Ana, CA

Additions and Remodels Architects Asbestos Basement Waterproofing Bathroom Remodeling Cabinets Carpentry Carpet Carpet Cleaning Chimney Sweeping Cleaning Concrete Cooling Countertops Custom Homes Decks and Porches Decorators and Designers Demolition Doors Drywall Dumpster Rental Electrical Engineers Fences Flooring Foundations Garage Doors Gutters Handyman Heating
Home Appraisals Home Inspections Home Security HVAC Insulation Junk Removal Kitchen Remodeling Landscaping Locksmiths Masonry Mold Painting Pest Control Plumbing Portable Toilets Pressure Cleaning Rental Services Roofing Siding Small Projects and Repairs Solar Energy Sunrooms Swimming Pools Tile Work Toxic Materials Tree Service Walls Water Damage Restoration Window Cleaning Windows

Recent Articles & Ideas

Ratings By State

Ratings By City