Here's what it costs to live in Santa Clarita, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,544 per month, while the typical home is valued around $784,700. Households earn a median of $123,062 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 60. 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.
$123,062
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,544
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$784,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD 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
230,221
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Census ACS
60.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,243
Per month
Avg Home Value
$695,060
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91321 | — | $1,972 | $603,300 |
| ZIP 91342 | — | $1,862 | $605,900 |
| ZIP 91350 | — | $2,339 | $684,300 |
| ZIP 91351 | — | $2,171 | $557,200 |
| ZIP 91354 | — | $2,789 | $736,800 |
| ZIP 91355 | — | $2,469 | $686,800 |
| ZIP 91381 | — | $2,457 | $964,900 |
| ZIP 91384 | — | $1,788 | $645,600 |
| ZIP 91387 | — | $2,351 | $665,800 |
| ZIP 91390 | — | $2,230 | $800,000 |
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.9
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.4%
The cost of living index for Santa Clarita is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Santa Clarita is $2,544 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Santa Clarita is $123,062 per year.
The median home value in Santa Clarita is $784,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Santa Clarita has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 60.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
