Santee, 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 | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,446 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3376.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.85% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,730 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Santee grew by 11.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 58,428 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santee has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,424 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.87% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Santee is about 11% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $609,931 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,212 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Santee is about 23.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,212 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Santee spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,587 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,893 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,081 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Santee is 25 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
Santee has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Santee has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Santee | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santee, California.
What is the population of Santee, California?
The population of Santee, California is 56,446, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Santee, California?
The population density of Santee, California is 3376.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Santee, California?
The median household income in Santee, California is $107,424, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Santee, California?
The median home price in Santee, California is $609,931, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Santee, California?
The unemployment rate in Santee, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.