Santa Ana, CA vs Santee, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in cost of living index (138 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 310,227 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.8 |
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
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D
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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