Santa Fe Springs, 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 Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,544 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2421.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,653 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santa Fe Springs grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,938 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Fe Springs has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,472 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.95% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santa Fe Springs is about 7% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $838,224 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,914 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santa Fe Springs is about 36.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,914 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santa Fe Springs spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 241 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 241 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,457 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 54,347 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,545 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santa Fe Springs is 29 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 Fe Springs has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.39 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Fe Springs has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Santa Fe Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Fe Springs, California.
What is the population of Santa Fe Springs, California?
The population of Santa Fe Springs, California is 21,544, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santa Fe Springs, California?
The population density of Santa Fe Springs, California is 2421.5 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 Fe Springs, California?
The median household income in Santa Fe Springs, California is $89,472, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santa Fe Springs, California?
The median home price in Santa Fe Springs, California is $838,224, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Fe Springs, California?
The unemployment rate in Santa Fe Springs, California is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.