Here's what it costs to live in Santa Ana, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,082 per month, while the typical home is valued around $713,000. Households earn a median of $93,999 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$93,999
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,082
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$713,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$2,682
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,746
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,236
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$4,393
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
312,534
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,074
Per month
Avg Home Value
$795,675
Census ACS
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.6
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.8%
What is the cost of living index for Santa Ana?
The cost of living index for Santa Ana is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Santa Ana?
The median gross rent in Santa Ana is $2,082 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Santa Ana?
The median household income in Santa Ana is $93,999 per year.
What is the median home value in Santa Ana?
The median home value in Santa Ana is $713,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Santa Ana?
Air quality data for Santa Ana is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Santa Ana?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
