Santa Clarita, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

212,519

Unemployment

5.1%

Poverty

9.2%

Median Home

$564,500

Median Income

$100,932

Median Rent

$2,003

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Santa Clarita SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

9.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Santa Clarita, CA Crime Report

2,304
Total Crimes

1,038.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-55.75%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Santa Clarita / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,304	1,038.2	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	291	131.1	442.0	387.8
Murder	2	0.9	5.6	6.5
Robbery	71	32.0	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	176	79.3	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,013	907.0	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	359	161.8	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,366	615.5	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	288	129.8	427.6	246.0

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Santa Clarita, CA Cost Of Living

146
Santa Clarita's Overall Cost Of Living

1.5x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Santa Clarita	California	National Average
Overall	146	140	100

Services	117	112	100
Groceries	115	113	100
Health	112	115	100
Housing	210	198	100
Transportation	133	134	100
Utilities	106	126	100

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Santa Clarita, CA Photos

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Rankings for Santa Clarita in California

Ranks #53 in Safest Places In California

Ranks #141 in Best Places To Live In California

Ranks #147 in Richest Cities In California

Map Of Santa Clarita, CA

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Population over time in Santa Clarita

Year	Population	% Change
2020	212,519	1.5%
2019	209,478	-0.0%
2018	209,489	16.2%
2017	180,303	0.2%
2016	179,950	0.5%
2015	179,030	0.9%
2014	177,366	0.8%
2013	175,922	1.1%
2012	173,993	1.0%
2011	172,253	-

Race / Ethnicity in Santa Clarita

White

46.7% (99,234)

African American

4.2% (8,865)

American Indian

0.2% (457)

Asian

10.5% (22,232)

Hawaiian

0.3% (659)

Other

0.2% (512)

Two Or More

3.9% (8,214)

Hispanic

34.0% (72,346)

Race	Santa Clarita	CA	USA
White	46.7%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	4.2%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	10.5%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.9%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	34.0%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Santa Clarita

Female

49.9% (106,058)

Male

50.1% (106,461)

Gender	Santa Clarita	CA	USA
Female	49.9%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	50.1%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Clarita for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (10,625)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (10,625)

High School / GED

18.0% (38,253)

Some College

25.0% (53,129)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (21,251)

Bachelor's Degree

25.0% (53,129)

Master's Degree

9.0% (19,126)

Professional Degree

2.0% (4,250)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (2,125)

Education	Santa Clarita	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Santa Clarita, California

Less than $10,000

2.9% (615,132)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.3% (486,513)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.7% (993,843)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.5% (1,164,402)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.1% (1,724,235)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.5% (2,876,211)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.6% (2,671,477)

$100,000 to $149,999

21.0% (4,457,847)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.1% (3,003,586)

$200,000 or more

15.3% (3,258,649)

Income	Santa Clarita	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.9%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.3%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.7%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.5%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.1%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.5%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.6%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	21.0%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.1%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	15.3%	13.3%	8.3%