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.
Median Household Income
$123,062
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,544
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$784,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
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
230,221
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
60.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,234
Per month
Avg Home Value
$724,867
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Santa Clarita?
The cost of living index for Santa Clarita is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Santa Clarita?
The median gross rent in Santa Clarita is $2,544 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Santa Clarita?
The median household income in Santa Clarita is $123,062 per year.
What is the median home value in Santa Clarita?
The median home value in Santa Clarita is $784,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Santa Clarita?
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.
What are the taxes like in Santa Clarita?
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
