Santa Clarita, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
229,021 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,926 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$721,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$921 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,271 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Angeles County
6
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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 49
Feb 4 0 50
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 57
May 0 0 63
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 70
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 2 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 27, CA State Senate District 23, CA Assembly District 40, CA
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Schools

Sequoia School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Rio Vista Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

College of the Canyons
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
California Institute of the Arts
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center
7 miles, S • 2.3 star
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
14 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bob Hope Airport
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
Los Angeles International Airport
33 miles, S • 4.6 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
46 miles, S • 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
57 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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