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San Clemente, California

city · Orange County

At a glance

63,273
Population
$1,398,400
Median home value (all homes)
361% above U.S. median
$1,751,799
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,460/mo
Median rent
82% above U.S. median
$140,062
Median household income
78% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
26.59%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 207 — 107% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing379% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities6% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost53% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates94.4%
College graduates53.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city San Clemente Economic Development
City of San Clemente Economic Development & Business Services provides information and resources for business licensing, zoning, development, and connecting local businesses with resources and associations. It also offers COVID-19 relief and recovery information and links to local business associations.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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