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Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA
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Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA
gross metro product
$218B
population
3.1M
median household income
$72,492
median home price
$648,700
cost of living
41.9% above nat'l avg
college attainment
37.3%
net migration
1,730 (year: 2013)
unemployment
5.4%
major industries
Technology, Aerospace, Tourism
job growth
2.6% (year: 2013)
As of July 2014
Santa Ana shares its name with the nearby Santa Ana Mountains, and the infamous Santa Ana winds, which have historically fueled seasonal wildfires throughout Southern California. The city is home to Santa Ana College, California Coast University and the Orange County branch of the Art Institute of California. Santa Ana has a number of parks that provide a lively quality of life for the residents, with Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm amusement parks located nearby. Other attractions include nearby Huntington Beach and
Newport Beach. Other points of interest include the Santa Ana Historical District, Delhi and El Salvador Parks, Santiago Art District, Bowers Museum and Artist Village and Civic Center.
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By The Numbers
EmploymentHousingEducationQuality of Life
Job Growth
2.6% (year: 2013)
Projected Annual Job Growth
2.4%
Unemployment
5.4%
Median Household Income
$72,492
Household Income Growth
-1%
High-Tech Employment
7.7%
  • Data is for the metro area
  • Sources: Moody's Analytics; Sperling's BestPlaces; U.S. Census.
  • Numbers as of October 2019


  • a - Value of 100 means that a family with the median income has exactly enough income to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced single-family home. An index above 100 signifies that the family has surplus income.
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