Tustin, 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 | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,381 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7316.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.83% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 27,277 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tustin grew by 19.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 80,948 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tustin has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,567 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.21% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tustin is about 13% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $99,384 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,321 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tustin is about 3.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,321 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tustin spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,643 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 39,972 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,859 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tustin is 22 minutes, shorter 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
Tustin has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Tustin has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Tustin | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tustin, California.
What is the population of Tustin, California?
The population of Tustin, California is 81,381, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tustin, California?
The population density of Tustin, California is 7316.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tustin, California?
The median household income in Tustin, California is $109,567, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tustin, California?
The median home price in Tustin, California is $99,384, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tustin, California?
The unemployment rate in Tustin, California is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.