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Crime in Santa Ana summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Santa Ana. Key points include:
There were 6,812 total crimes in Santa Ana in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Ana is 2,195.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Ana is 493.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Ana is 1,702.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Santa Ana is 3.59% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Santa Ana Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Ana / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,812 | 2,195.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,530 | 493.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 15 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 329 | 106.0 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,023 | 329.7 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,282 | 1,702.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 700 | 225.6 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,601 | 1,160.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 981 | 316.1 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Santa Ana summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Ana. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Ana is 161 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Ana is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Ana is $866,065.
The median income in Santa Ana is $93,999.
Santa Ana's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Santa Ana Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Santa Ana | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 259 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 128 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Santa Ana, CA Weather
The average high in Santa Ana is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Santa Ana |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Santa Ana
The crime in this area is relatively high and unsafe.
There's no good places here that are targeted to Asian people, only Mexican folks.
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Santa Ana Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Santa Ana
The current population in Santa Ana is 312,534. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 312,534 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 311,639 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 311,379 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 313,818 | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 332,610 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 332,794 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 333,499 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 334,493 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 333,605 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 333,268 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 331,266 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 328,719 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 326,608 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 325,517 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 325,216 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is:
8.9% White with 27,872 White residents.
0.7% African American with 2,168 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 358 American Indian residents.
12.3% Asian with 38,460 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 211 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 708 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 3,254 Two Or More residents.
76.6% Hispanic with 239,503 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Ana | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 76.6% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Santa Ana
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Santa Ana is 48.7% female with 152,251 female residents.
Santa Ana is 51.3% male with 160,283 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Ana | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Ana for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Santa Ana completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Ana | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Santa Ana, California
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3.2% of households in Santa Ana earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Santa Ana earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Santa Ana earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Santa Ana earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Santa Ana earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Santa Ana earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Santa Ana earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Santa Ana earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Santa Ana earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.0% of households in Santa Ana earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Ana | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
