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Santa ana, CA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Santa ana.

Population: 229,560 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa ana, CA is $867,374 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $795,625 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,742/month. 53 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$867,374

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$867,374
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+95.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$868,951
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$795,625
Median list price
$785,250
Median price per sqft
$605
1-year sale-price change
+2.8%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
216
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
70

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,742/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
53
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
6
High schools
10
Charter schools
11
School districts serving the area
Nova Academy Early College High District, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District, Edward B. Cole Academy District
Schools include
Nova Academy Early College High, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy, Edward B. Cole Academy, Orange County Educational Arts Academy, OCSA

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Orange County North Basin (6.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
28.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
397
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
328,370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
273,413

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (37 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
60
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
578
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
53.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,083
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa anaState medianUS median
Median home value$867,374$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$795,625$696,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,742/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,083$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Santa ana, CA?
$867,374.
What is the median sale price in Santa ana, CA?
$795,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa ana, CA?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Santa ana, CA?
Typical rent: $2,742/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa ana, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is Santa ana, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A99; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa ana, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa ana, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa ana, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa ana, CA?
53 schools (34 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa ana, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa ana, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa ana, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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