Santa Ana
- City in California
City
Santa Ana
- grade C+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 495 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade D minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$556,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,726
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Santa Ana Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Santa Ana
Top Private Schools Near Santa Ana
- grade A+
Sage Hill School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 102 reviews
- grade A+
Fairmont Preparatory Academy
- Rating 4.58 out of 5 109 reviews
- grade A+
TVT Community Day School
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 189 reviews
- grade A+
Pacific Academy - Irvine
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A+
Servite High School
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 106 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault260.6national 282.7
- Murder4.5national 6.1
- Rape43.5national 40.7
- Robbery120.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary341national 500.1
- Theft1,224.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft513.9national 284
Residents
Working in Santa Ana
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,283
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Santa Ana Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 495 reviews
I love Santa Ana. Santa Ana, located in Orange County, California, stands out as a city known for its cultural vibrancy and diversity. With a rich history and a diverse population, the city has become a melting pot of cultures and traditions. This diversity is celebrated through various community events and festivals, such as Fiestas Patrias and Día de los Muertos. The city's artistic scene flourishes in the Artists Village, fostering creativity and expression. Additionally, Santa Ana's culinary offerings reflect its multicultural essence, offering a wide range of international cuisines. The city's commitment to community engagement, urban revitalization, and education further contribute to its rising cultural significance. Santa Ana's unique blend of history, innovation, and inclusivity creates a dynamic urban environment where different cultures converge and thrive.
I have been living in Santa Ana for 17 years now ( my whole life) and I have had a pretty positive experience. Many people create a negative opinion because there are some scary parts of the city. There are streets or neighborhoods where one must take more caution, but I believe every city has these places. This city has so much cultural history and identity to latinx/hispanic people. The DTSA Artwalk is a great event that happens every month where artists and business owners could sell and show their pieces. Its a great shopping event. The city also tries to create a lot of cultural events, as well. Although our main population is latinx/hispanic, we also have a large asian population and try to create events tailored to them. For lunar new year a the city hosted a fun party for the residents to learn moer about the holiday and to celebrate.
It's gotten better in terms of infrastructure, cleanliness and crime rates. Many areas have been remodeled and there's a lot of wall art in the downtown area. However, the DT area is also still very rough in certain spots. Homelessness is still pretty high, and some streets are still very cracked. The population is pretty high and keeps getting higher; so does rent. Properties are very expensive to the point where you're paying nearly 700k for a fixer upper of 2 bedrooms, but that's more of a general California issue. Parking is also very annoying in many parts of Santa Ana, but the closer you are to the ends of the city (bordering Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, or Costa Mesa) the areas get nicer.