Santa Clarita, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,266 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2650.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.17% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 69,299 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Clarita grew by 12.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 208,576 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Clarita has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,455 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Clarita is about 22% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $645,691 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,481 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Clarita is about 21.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,481 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Clarita spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,936 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.7% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 22,903 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,373 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Clarita is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Santa Clarita has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.5% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Clarita has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Santa Clarita | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Clarita, California.
What is the population of Santa Clarita, California?
The population of Santa Clarita, California is 195,266, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Clarita, California?
The population density of Santa Clarita, California is 2650.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santa Clarita, California?
The median household income in Santa Clarita, California is $118,455, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Clarita, California?
The median home price in Santa Clarita, California is $645,691, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Clarita, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Clarita, California is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.