City in California, United States

Santa Ana

$839kMedian Home
348Days with 5+ hrs sun
75°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation335kCenter elevation115 ft
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Santa Ana is a city in and the county seat of Orange County, California, United States. Located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California, the city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census. As of 2023, Santa Ana is the third most populous city in Orange County, the 14th-most populous city in California, and the 65th most populous city in the United States. Santa Ana is a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast.Wikipedia

It stays warm for most of the year. Most rain falls in winter. True cold stays fairly limited. Rain is less frequent but tends to come in heavier bursts. Humidity stays fairly steady through the year.

Warm most of the yearMild winter temperaturesWinter rain
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Santa Ana, California
Latitude33.75°
Longitude-117.87°
Population335k
Center elevation115 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age33 yrs
College Educated18%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home8%of workforce
Poverty Rate12%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,752/mo
Median rent
$839k
Median home price
Rent burden39% of income
Household Income
$84k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Getting AroundWalkable + transit
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context

Walkable with usable transit.

Safety Score
68
Walk Score
67
Transit Score
43
School Rating
6.1/10
Internet
Fiber
38%
Cable
94%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
348
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

95% of the year
Avg High Temp
75°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
71% warm season / 66% cool season
Comfort Score
98/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
20°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
14"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
48
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 71% · Winter 62% · Nov-Jul 53-72%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
4 days
per year with AQI > 100
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