Santa Ana, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
311,639 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$657,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$617 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,858 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 57
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 1 0 61
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 46, CA State Senate District 34, CA Assembly District 68, CA
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Schools

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Pio Pico Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Lowell Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Martin Elementary
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Colleen O'Haras Beauty Academy
1 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Ana College
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

South Coast Global Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

John Wayne Airport-Orange County
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
16 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
27 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Los Angeles International Airport
33 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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