Santa Ana, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Orange County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Santa Ana based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Santa Ana
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 80Income: 59Home Value: 66Safety: 100Education: 17Median Age: 57Climate: 61Cost of Living: 86

Quick Stats

Population

311,639

2023 ACS

Median Income

$88,354

2023

Median Home Value

$657,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,975

2023

Median Age

34.3

Unemployment

5.2%

Avg Temperature

63Β°F

Cost of Living Index

172.5

100 = national avg

Santa Ana is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 311,639 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Santa Ana is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Santa Ana is $88,354, and the median home value is $657,800. The cost of living index is 172.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,975 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, and the median age is 34.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

311,639

Male

160,012

51.3%

Female

151,627

48.7%

Median Age

34.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.8%

High School or Higher

28.8%

Foreign Born

41.0%

Veterans

1.4%

Married

36.7%

Avg Household Size

3.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.083

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Other

48.7%

Foreign Born

41.0%

White
19.5%
Black
0.8%
Asian
12.0%
Native American
1.5%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
17.4%
Other
48.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

77.3%

240,772 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

22.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
221,023 (91.8%)
Puerto Rican
408 (0.2%)
Cuban
551 (0.2%)
Dominican
60 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
6,350 (2.6%)
Guatemalan
4,319 (1.8%)
Colombian
811 (0.3%)
Honduran
735 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
294 (0.1%)
Peruvian
646 (0.3%)
Other Hispanic
5,575 (2.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,629 (4.4%)
Chinese
2,002 (5.4%)
Filipino
2,871 (7.7%)
Vietnamese
24,391 (65.4%)
Korean
1,179 (3.2%)
Japanese
693 (1.9%)
Pakistani
22 (0.1%)
Cambodian
1,673 (4.5%)
Hmong
380 (1.0%)
Thai
152 (0.4%)
Laotian
572 (1.5%)
Taiwanese
234 (0.6%)
Other Asian
1,503 (4.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
65 (16.0%)
Samoan
221 (54.6%)
Chamorro
59 (14.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
62 (15.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
93 (2.0%)
Other Native American
4,594 (98.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

294,525

English Only

22.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

197,589 speakers

Limited English

33.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
197,589 (67.1%)
Vietnamese
21,210 (7.2%)
Other Asian
3,372 (1.1%)
Other Indo-European
2,124 (0.7%)
Chinese
1,625 (0.6%)
Tagalog
1,531 (0.5%)
Korean
787 (0.3%)
Other Languages
482 (0.2%)
Arabic
409 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
258 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

66.7%

Limited English Proficiency

33.3%

Spanish
40.6% limited English
Vietnamese
63.0% limited English
Other Asian
46.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
22.1% limited English
Chinese
55.4% limited English
Tagalog
34.4% limited English
Korean
67.7% limited English
Other Languages
37.8% limited English
Arabic
23.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
53.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,519

1.5% of population

Disability Rate

19.6%

886 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$48,386

Unemployment Rate

8.4%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
17.8%
Vietnam
28.0%
Korea
2.3%
World War II
3.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.5%
35-54
21.3%
55-64
20.6%
65-74
21.7%
75+
26.9%

Male Veterans

4,068

90.0%

Female Veterans

451

10.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$48,386

Non-Veteran Income

$33,357

Difference

$15,029

45.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

886

Without Disability

3,633

Disability Rate

19.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

38,631

#1 Ancestry

American

3.7% (11,512)

#2 Ancestry

German

1.8% (5,555)

#3 Ancestry

English

1.5% (4,766)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
3.7%
German
1.8%
English
1.5%
Irish
1.3%
Italian
0.8%
French
0.4%
European
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Scottish
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
Dutch
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Sub-Saharan African
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Swedish
0.1%
Welsh
0.1%
British
0.1%
Hungarian
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Danish
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

79,691

Family Households

63,953

80.3%

Married Couples

43,348

54.4%

Non-Family Households

15,738

19.7%

Single Mother Households

13,818

17.3%

Single Father Households

6,787

8.5%

Living Alone

10,996

13.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

54,366

In Married Couple

39,367

72.4%

With Single Mother

11,511

21.2%

With Single Father

3,488

6.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$89,271

Married Couple Income

$101,491

Single Mother Income

$62,952

Single Father Income

$78,445

Avg Family Size

3.9

Avg Non-Family Size

3.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

13,767

Grandparents Responsible

1,765

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$88,354

+21% vs national

Per Capita Income

$28,859

-22% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.1%

-18% vs national

Gini Index

0.4072

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.2%

-1% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.3%

of households

How Santa Ana Compares

Santa Ana vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Santa Ana is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Santa Ana. The median household income here is $88,354.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.8%
$25-50K
15.2%
$50-75K
15.3%
$75-100K
14.5%
$100-150K
21.1%
$150-200K
11.1%
$200K+
12.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

-32% vs CA avg

Labor Force

164,804

Employed

156,195

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.8%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

28.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.3

Work from Home

8.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

172.5

100 = national avg

+72.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$75,882

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$179,358

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
253.7
Food
117.5
Transportation
135.1
Healthcare
114.0
Utilities
141.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,746

per month

2 Bedroom

$3,236

per month

The median household income in Santa Ana, CA is $88,354, which is 20.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,859. The poverty rate of 11.1% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4072, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 164,804. 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 172.5, which is 72.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 253.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $75,882 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$847,500

Median List Price

$790,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$571

Days on Market

73

Active Inventory

205

Months of Supply

3.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$838,852

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,762

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

31.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

38.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
31.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
38.7%
Listings with Price Drops
18.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 13.0%List Price ↑ 1.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

60

New Listings

101

Pending Sales

62

Homes Sold ↓ 9.1%New Listings ↑ 8.6%Pending ↓ 45.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$571

Median List $/SF

$588

Sale $/SF ↑ 4.0%List $/SF ↑ 7.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Santa Ana vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Santa Ana is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$657,800

Median Rent

$1,975

Total Housing Units

82,352

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Owner Occupied

44.6%

Renter Occupied

55.4%

Median Property Tax

$3,894

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,944

Housing Types

Single Family
52.0%
Multi-Family
42.9%
Mobile Home
5.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,894

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.59%

of home value

Median Home Value

$657,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,177

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,894) by the median home value ($657,800). In Santa Ana, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.59%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Santa Ana, CA is $847,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 73 days on the market. 31.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $571. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,762/month. About 44.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 82,352 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,894. The effective tax rate is 0.59%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.93

per 1,000 residents

+90% vs national

Property Crime Rate

17.02

per 1,000 residents

-1% vs national

Total Crimes

6,813

2024

Violent Clearance

38%

cases solved

Property Clearance

6%

cases solved

YoY Change

-11.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Santa Ana Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Ana vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 250,000 - 500,000 residents. Santa Ana is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 2.4%Property ↓ 21.0%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Santa Ana police solve 60% of murder cases but only 6% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent150.0560.0%
RapeViolent1630.5336.2%
RobberyViolent3291.0622.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,0233.3042.5%
BurglaryProperty7002.2610.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,60111.605.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty9813.166.9%

Santa Ana, CA reported 1,531 violent crimes and 5,282 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 residents is 89.8% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 38% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,601 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 25.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,5315,2824.9317.02
20231,7116,1345.5719.96
20221,2075,2933.9117.13
20201,4296,9264.2920.79
20191,4536,8084.3520.40
20181,5726,3904.6919.05
20171,6407,0174.8920.90
20161,6126,9804.7820.69
20151,6267,2704.8221.55

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

24.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

16.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

41

Public Assistance

$285.0M

Individual Assistance

$16.1M

Most Common Type

Fire

19 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $335.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Coastal Fire β†’FireMay 2022β€”β€”
Bond Fire β†’FireDec 2020β€”β€”
Blue Ridge Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Silverado Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$213.7M$15.9M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Winter StormMay 2019$249Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2017$2.7M$53K
Canyon 2 Fire β†’FireOct 2017β€”β€”
Canyon Fire β†’FireSep 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$4.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$11.8Mβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireNov 2008$2.1M$288
Freeway Fire Complex β†’FireNov 2008β€”β€”
Wildfires, Flooding, Mud Flows, and Debr… β†’FireOct 2007$2.6M$2K
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
Santiago Fire β†’FireOct 2007β€”β€”
241 Fire β†’FireMar 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 48 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,829

Total Claims Paid

$21,065,584

Avg Claim Payout

$5,502

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

118

Federal Funding

$76,315,071

Properties Protected

241

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.43

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW17$1,280,999
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan14$978,064
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$11,518,084
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic14$21,429,301
405.1: Other Minor Flood Control9$12,326,209

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Santa Ana has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, landslide. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (19 declarations). 3,829 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,026,432 in public assistance recovery funding. $16,072,684 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.0%

7.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.7%

10.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.1%

Arthritis

15.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

39.1%

Lack of Support

33.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

5.5%

Vision

8.1%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Santa Ana has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 20.7% of adults lack health insurance. 68.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.7 mi

Coastal Communities Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Coastal Communities Hospital2.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Foothill Regional Medical Center2.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Providence St. Joseph Hospital3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Uci Health-Orange3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Children'S Hospital Of Orange County3.0 miChildrensβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Annual Overview

Avg Temperature

63Β°F

Sunny Days

314

per year

Annual Rainfall

14.0"

UV Index

6.0

annual avg

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Weather Time Machine

Experience a year of weather in Santa Ana. Click a month or press play.

0Β°20Β°40Β°60Β°80Β°100Β°

55Β°F

47Β° / 64Β°

Jan

πŸ’§ 3.0"β˜€οΈ 23dπŸ’¨ 74%
🌑️Temperature
71Β° / 55Β°F
🌧️Precipitation
14.0" per year
β˜€οΈDays Breakdown
314 sunny days/yr
πŸ’¨Wind
πŸ’§Humidity
73% avg

Temperature Records

Source: NOAA

Record High

113Β°F

Record Low

32Β°F

Avg High

71Β°F

Avg Low

55Β°F

Monthly Averages

Source: NOAA Climate Normals
MonthHighLowRainSnowHumidityWind
Jan64Β°F47Β°F2.95"β€”74%4.2 mph
Feb64Β°F48Β°F3.55"β€”75%4.4 mph
Mar65Β°F50Β°F2.13"β€”76%4.6 mph
Apr68Β°F53Β°F0.88"β€”72%5.0 mph
May70Β°F56Β°F0.35"β€”73%5.1 mph
Jun74Β°F59Β°F0.08"β€”73%4.7 mph
Jul79Β°F63Β°F0.06"β€”73%4.4 mph
Aug81Β°F65Β°F0.03"β€”73%4.1 mph
Sep80Β°F64Β°F0.17"β€”73%4.0 mph
Oct75Β°F59Β°F0.68"β€”71%4.0 mph
Nov70Β°F52Β°F0.91"β€”70%4.0 mph
Dec64Β°F47Β°F2.18"β€”72%4.2 mph

Santa Ana has an average annual temperature of 63Β°F. The area enjoys approximately 314 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 14.0 inches.

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

310,739

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF SANTA ANA310,5390
NEW VISION MHP2000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

30.4K MT

Top Emitter

County of Orange - CUF

30.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (250,000 - 500,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
County of Orange - CUF
County Of Orange California
Other30,431

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 30.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

70.8%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

3.0%

+232% vs national

Work From Home

8.7%

-7% vs national

Carpool

13.7%

Walk / Bike

1.9%

combined

How Santa Ana's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

24

2023

6-Year Avg

23

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

15

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

17

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202323240151
202222230124
202127270143
202025256110
20191722672
20181617481

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Santa Ana, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.7% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 3.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 13.7% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 24 traffic fatalities from 23 fatal crashes. 15 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.4%

of households

No Internet

8.4%

of households

Total Households

79,691

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.4%
Cellular Data Plan
87.5%
Satellite
8.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
8.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.2%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

76.9%

of households

Tablet

65.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.2%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
76.9%
Tablet
65.3%
Smartphone Only
11.9%
No Computer
3.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+77% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+73% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+16% vs 250,000 - 500,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Santa Ana vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (250,000 - 500,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

310,739

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SANTA ANACommunityPurchased surface water310,5390
NEW VISION MHPCommunityGround water2000

89.9% of households in Santa Ana have broadband internet access. 74.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.4% of households have no internet access. 11.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 310,739 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Santa Ana is located in Orange County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Santa Ana.

Election Overview

Source: Orange County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

691,731

49.7%

GOP Votes

654,815

47.1%

Total Votes

1,390,965

Margin

D+2.7%

Shift from 2020

R+6.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+2.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024691,731654,8151,390,96549.7%47.1%D+2.7
2020814,009676,4981,521,72553.5%44.5%D+9.0
2016556,544472,6691,092,11651.0%43.3%D+7.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Orange County recorded 1,390,965 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+2.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Orange County has shifted 5.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Official City Website

Source: santa-ana.org

Public Records Request

Source: cityofsantaanaca.nextrequest.com

Submit a public records request to Santa Ana β€” Uses NextRequest portal.

Source: cityofsantaanaca.nextrequest.com

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

953

Total Assets

$2.1B

Total Income

$2.3B

Per 10K Residents

30.6

nonprofits

-54.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

152

Median Assets

$431K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
203
Education
116
Human Services
83
Arts & Culture
63
Philanthropy
50
Recreation & Sports
30
Youth Development
28
Community Improvement
26
Health Care
21
Housing & Shelter
20
Mental Health
19
Animal-Related
17
Crime & Legal
16
International
12
Civil Rights
9
Unknown
9
Public Benefit
8
Environment
6
Voluntary Health
5
Medical Research
5
Science & Tech
5
Employment
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Public Safety
4
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
37.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $815.0M of $2.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Largest Nonprofits in Santa Ana

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
REGIONAL CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTYHuman Services$149.8M$724.3M1977
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ORANGE COUNTY CAEmployment$124.5M$196.9M1953
ORANGEWOOD FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$98.2M$21.6M1981
OLIVE CRESTMental Health$70.1M$91.3M1978
LEGACY FUNDEducation$67.9M$5.7M2004
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTYArts & Culture$64.3M$26.0M1999
SCHOLARSHIP PREPEducation$62.7M$36.1M2015
TOWN AND COUNTRY MANOR CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCEβ€”$61.5M$41.6M1953
CALIFORNIA SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATIONEducation$60.8M$5.4M1988
ROBERT H MURPHY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$55.2M$21.5M2023
AYN RAND INSTITUTE THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OBJECTIVISMArts & Culture$54.0M$38.1M1987
T H I N K TOGETHEREducation$53.7M$217.4M1998
IKAIKA OHANAHousing & Shelter$45.2M$10.1M2009
ILLUMINATION HEALTH HOMEHuman Services$42.2M$62.0M2008
DHONT FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$37.7M$16.8M2003
MERCY HOUSE CHDO INCHousing & Shelter$35.1M$27.1M2007
NOVA ACADEMYEducation$34.2M$13.4M2006
CHARLES W BOWERS MUSEUM CORPORATIONArts & Culture$34.0M$7.4M1985
EL SOL SCIENCE & ARTS ACADEMY OF SANTA ANAEducation$33.3M$18.4M2002
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$31.8M$7.4M1980
AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY LIVING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$30.5M$4.5M1996
JAMES L STAMPS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$28.1M$9.3M1964
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTSEducation$27.7M$47.7M2000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THE INLAND EMPIRE INCβ€”$27.5M$12.4M1962
HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION FOR ORANGE COUNTYHealth Care$21.0M$13.9M1995
SAMUELI ACADEMYEducation$20.4M$17.8M2014
MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERSHousing & Shelter$20.4M$66.0M1989
ORANGE COUNTY ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAININGEducation$19.8M$8.2M1996
NOVA ACADEMY CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INCEducation$19.7M$4.3M2015
MATER DEI MONARCH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.2M$11.4M2019
THE PRENTICE SCHOOLEducation$19.1M$13.5M1986
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$19.0M$13.5M1987
REIMAGINE NETWORKHealth Care$18.5M$8.4M1951
SERVE THE PEOPLE INCHuman Services$18.3M$14.2M2009
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELESArts & Culture$18.3M$8.3M2012
THE WOODEN FLOOR FOR YOUTH MOVEMENTArts & Culture$17.0M$9.3M1992
INNOVATIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INCβ€”$16.6M$12.3M1977
BODHI BUDDHAREALM SOCIETYReligion$16.3M$4.4M2014
ORANGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY ARTS ACADEMYEducation$15.3M$12.1M2006
SANTA ANA COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$14.4M$5.3M1968
IRVINE HEBREW DAY SCHOOLEducation$14.0M$2.4M2014
CHARITABLE VENTURES OF ORANGECOUNTY INCCommunity Improvement$14.0M$18.3M2007
ORANGE COUNTY HEAD STARTEducation$11.8M$43.8M1980
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCALCrime & Legal$11.6M$15.6M1960
COOPER FELLOWSHIP INCβ€”$10.9M$1.5M1993
HUE QUANG BUDDHIST CULTURAL CENTERβ€”$9.8M$832K1993
KIDWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHuman Services$9.8M$6.2M2003
TEMPLO CALVARIO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$9.5M$9.2M2004
SYLVESTER FEICHTINGER AND MARIA FEICHTINGER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.3M$98K2020
MOMS ORANGE COUNTYHealth Care$9.0M$5.9M1993

Santa Ana, CA has 953 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.1B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 203 organizations. 152 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 30.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,821

Total Approved

$1.5B

Jobs Supported

36,576

Per 10K Residents

90.5

SBA loans

+10.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

209

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

333 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)80% of all loans

Loans

2,263

Total Amount

$1.0B

Avg Loan

$459,792

Median Loan

$235,000

SBA Guaranteed

$779.7M(75%)

Jobs Supported

24,999

50420% of all loans

Loans

558

Total Amount

$414.0M

Avg Loan

$741,978

Median Loan

$535,000

7(a) β€” 80%504 β€” 20%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

376

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$332.2M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$883,524

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services308 loans
NAICS 54
$132.0M
Wholesale Trade277 loans
NAICS 42
$181.5M
Manufacturing266 loans
NAICS 33
$177.8M
Retail Trade241 loans
NAICS 44
$128.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance229 loans
NAICS 62
$113.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 250,000 - 500,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Chr Inc.2$9.7M
Skytower Aviation Services Inc.6$6.6M
Waterline Technologies Inc.3$6.0M
Ava Enterprises Llc2$5.6M
Edinger Buildings, Llc1$5.5M
Garrison Manufacturing2$5.1M
Omniprint Inc.4$5.1M
Speedie Clean Car Washes Inc1$5.0M
Mcguff Company Inc1$5.0M
Bowers 2800 Associates Llc.2$5.0M

Santa Ana, CA has received 2,821 SBA loans totaling $1.5B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 2,263 loans (80% of the total), supporting 24,999 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 558 loans totaling $414.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Santa Ana is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 333 loans. That works out to 90.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

51

Total Population

2,035,152

Avg Median Income

-$12,960,764

Avg Home Value

-$12,101,897

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9068031,949$83,150$571,300$1,9532.5
9260227,358$150,406$1,323,200$2,89515.1
9260319,264$192,083$1,718,800$3,43510.0
9260427,750$128,092$993,900$2,7283.4
9260624,499$140,790$1,046,700$2,8453.5
9261233,706$95,938$938,900$2,8036.4
9261429,617$121,276$983,100$2,7734.4
9261722,172$80,167$666,500$1,5052.2
9261862,296$135,609$1,153,400$3,05320.7
9262061,744$144,572$1,204,100$3,1255.9
9262512,328$197,628$2,000,001$3,5012.6
9262650,569$117,627$1,037,700$2,5209.7
9262760,751$105,039$1,074,900$2,2996.4
9264655,814$132,841$1,031,700$2,5708.1
9264758,794$107,877$963,900$2,4007.5
9264845,521$118,993$1,176,000$2,3248.0
926558,101$64,602$723,700$1,4430.9
9266034,788$154,035$2,000,001$3,3499.6
926622,285$162,045$2,000,001$2,7360.2
9266321,584$138,271$2,000,001$2,7173.3
9268390,140$82,703$820,000$2,1019.7
926970N/AN/AN/A0.2
9270148,272$68,697$608,300$1,6503.2
9270362,223$80,817$585,900$1,9224.2
9270480,408$94,249$641,600$2,1477.4
9270548,680$125,928$1,135,600$2,25011.8
9270637,191$96,424$839,100$1,8903.5
9270759,213$99,491$635,600$2,1415.2
9270856,358$111,797$1,018,600$2,5079.1
9278054,495$98,647$832,200$2,2116.3
9278229,947$143,433$1,028,900$2,7785.2
9280161,218$78,477$632,600$1,9776.3
9280243,698$83,621$721,700$1,9854.5
9280483,435$74,588$729,700$1,9907.1
9280574,336$85,623$667,400$2,0456.2
9280640,528$95,112$791,200$2,2347.7
9280737,270$136,089$918,000$2,95910.9
9283135,831$89,451$821,300$2,0936.0
9283226,364$92,588$773,100$2,0272.9
9284054,475$96,555$746,900$1,9555.2
9284133,514$81,975$766,400$1,9834.6
9284346,553$82,009$665,900$1,8784.0
9284422,719$73,590$706,900$1,9892.1
9284515,484$133,564$882,600$2,5312.2
928615,776$204,750$1,686,200N/A2.1
9286520,897$130,258$842,700$2,3433.8
9286614,776$83,776$892,200$1,9551.9
9286744,003$125,799$951,000$2,20912.0
9286827,390$89,050$714,300$2,3563.4
9286936,684$147,047$935,200$2,33513.5
9287052,384$110,575$871,000$2,2676.7

Santa Ana, CA has 51 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,035,152. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$12,960,764. The average median home value is -$12,101,897. The average median monthly rent is -$26,141,523.

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