Santa Ana

Santa Ana, California Overview

Santa Ana scores 50.4/100 overall (C+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in California — above the state composite of 42.9. Economy is the city’s relative strength at 59/100, while Environment lags at 25/100.

Income & Employment in Santa Ana

The median household income in Santa Ana is $85,914, 7% below the statewide median of $91,905. The local unemployment rate of 3.8% is lower than the state’s 5.4%. Population grew 1.1% recently.

Safety in Santa Ana

With a violent crime rate of 566.8 per 100,000, Santa Ana exceeds the California average of 440. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 2060.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Santa Ana

Santa Ana has a cost of living index of 113.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $657,800. Median monthly rent is $1,975. The price-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Santa Ana

The adult obesity rate in Santa Ana is 29% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. California ranks #16 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Santa Ana

Santa Ana has a high school graduation rate of 87.5%. The student-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. Local districts invest $21,055 per student, well above the national median. The city has 76 public schools serving 54,283 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Santa Ana

Santa Ana enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 62.9°F. Summers average 69.9°F. Winters average 55.5°F. Annual precipitation is 27.3 inches.

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