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What are the crime rate and median income in Santa Ana, CA?
The violent-crime rate in Santa Ana was 3.3 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 23% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Median household income is $93,999 and the median home value is $713,000. About 312,534 people live in Santa Ana.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana police recorded 1,054 violent crimes in 2025, or 3.3 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at 23% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 12 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 4,126 (13.0 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 1,219 were reported, the count is down 14%.
| Offense (2025) | Santa Ana count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,054 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 109 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 253 | 0.80 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 680 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,126 | 13.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 681 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,763 | 8.7 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 682 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Santa Ana changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,219 | 5,305 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1,742 | 6,279 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1,542 | 5,317 | 15 |
| 2025 | 1,054 | 4,126 | 12 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Santa Ana Police Department's own reports.
How does Santa Ana compare with California?
Santa Ana's median household earns $93,999 a year, close to the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $713,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,082 a month. About 312,534 people live on 27 square miles of land, roughly 11,416 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Santa Ana | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 312,534 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $93,999 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $713,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,082 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Santa Ana?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orange County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Santa Ana?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Santa Ana city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Santa Ana?
Federal school lists place 74 public and 14 private schools within Santa Ana. 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Chino Hills State Park, Corona del Mar State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and Huntington State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Santa Ana
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Santa Ana city limits (0 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
33 liquor stores are on the map inside the Santa Ana city limits: Adolfos Liquor (Santa Ana), Ans Liquor (Santa Ana), Arthurs Liquor (Santa Ana), Beerland Liquor (Santa Ana), Beverage House Liquor #25 (Santa Ana), Big Saver Foods 7 (Santa Ana), Bottle Liquor (Santa Ana), Bourbon Street Liquor (Santa Ana) and 25 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Santa Ana city limits: Planned Parenthood/Orange And San Bernardino Counties, Inc. (Santa Ana).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Santa Ana?
In 2025, Santa Ana had 3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,054 reported), 23% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 13.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Santa Ana?
$93,999 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Santa Ana?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $713,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Santa Ana?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Orange County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Orange, CA (4 mi) · Tustin, CA (4 mi) · Fountain Valley, CA (4 mi) · Costa Mesa, CA (5 mi) · Garden Grove, CA (5 mi) · Westminster, CA (6 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Santa Ana city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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