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Santa Ana, California

city · Orange County (primary) , Ventura County

At a glance

312,534
Population
$713,000
Median home value (all homes)
135% above U.S. median
$869,263
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,082/mo
Median rent
54% above U.S. median
$93,999
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
92.2%
Homes with broadband
38.04%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 142 — 42% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing153% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities23% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost31% 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 college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates66.9%
College graduates18.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Santa Ana Economic Development
The City of Santa Ana’s Economic Development Division offers resources to help businesses start, grow, and succeed.
city Santa Ana Economic Development
The Economic Development Division is available to answers your questions and address any issues you may have. We are here to make the process of starting, expanding or relocating your business as easy and efficient as possible.
county Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County
Creating empowered business owners, connected community partners and informed civic leaders in the greater Ventura and Santa Barbara County region since 1996.
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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