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Essex Skyline at MacArthur Place
Santa Ana, California, 92707
1 BedroomUp to $2,700
2 BedroomsUp to $5,389

Brentwood Apartments
Santa Ana, California, 92705
1 Bedroom$1,227 - $1,357
2 Bedrooms$1,605 - $1,796
3 Bedrooms$2,131 - $2,455

Fairhaven Apartment Homes
Santa Ana, California, 92705
1 Bedroom$1,313 - $1,508
2 Bedrooms$1,749 - $1,978

The Arbors at Santa Ana
Santa Ana, California, 92705
1 Bedroom$1,295 - $1,355
2 Bedrooms$1,615 - $1,670
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 6.3% 8.4% -2.1% $10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 5.6% -0.3% $15,000 to $19,999 5.9% 5.6% +0.3% $20,000 to $24,999 6.3% 5.8% +0.5% $25,000 to $29,999 7.6% 5.7% +1.9% $30,000 to $34,999 7.2% 5.7% +1.5% $35,000 to $39,999 6.7% 5.4% +1.3% $40,000 to $44,999 6.3% 5.2% +1.1% $45,000 to $49,999 5.4% 4.6% +0.8% $50,000 to $59,999 10.4% 8.6% +1.8% $60,000 to $74,999 11.8% 10.6% +1.2% $75,000 to $99,999 10.6% 11.5% -0.9% $100,000 to $124,999 5.4% 6.8% -1.4% $125,000 to $149,999 2.1% 3.6% -1.5% $150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 3.3% -2.0% $200,000 or more 1.3% 3.6% -2.3% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 4.2% 4.8% -0.6% 10.0% to 14.9% 7.9% 9.8% -1.9% 15.0% to 19.9% 13.0% 13.6% -0.6% 20.0% to 24.9% 14.7% 13.1% +1.6% 25.0% to 29.9% 12.7% 11.0% +1.7% 30.0% to 34.9% 9.2% 8.2% +1.0% 35.0% to 39.9% 6.9% 5.9% +1.0% 40.0% to 49.9% 9.5% 8.0% +1.5% 50.0% or more 18.6% 20.2% -1.6% Not computed 3.2% 5.4% -2.2% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 7.6% 9.6% -2.0% 25 to 34 years 35.4% 29.3% +6.1% 35 to 44 years 28.7% 25.8% +2.9% 45 to 54 years 14.6% 16.5% -1.9% 55 to 64 years 6.6% 8.0% -1.4% 65 to 74 years 3.8% 5.3% -1.5% 75 to 84 years 2.5% 4.0% -1.5% 85 years and over 0.9% 1.6% -0.7% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 35.1% 30.9% +4.2% 30 to 44 minutes 29.3% 24.5% +4.8% 45 to 59 minutes 9.6% 13.8% -4.2% 60 or more minutes 26.0% 30.8% -4.8%
Source: 2000 Census
Santa Ana California
Santa Ana is the most popular city in Orange County with over 350,000 people.Making up one side of the Los Angeles - Long Beach - Santa Ana triangle, it is a part of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. While Santa Ana is service by both Metrolink and Amtrak, only the downtown area is really walkable. As with most Southern California cities, the necessity of owning a car factors into a search for a Santa Ana apartment.
Village of Artists
Downtown Santa Ana has undergone a huge renewal effort and the centerpieceis now the Artists Village and the Historic Districts. Both are exciting places to shop, eat and stroll. There's also a weekly farmer's market where organic foods are available, and the old City Hall is now an interesting museum. The city maintains numerous parks which provide all sorts of recreational venues. Fourth Street is very popular with locals for shopping, dining and for the small theatre there.
Dine at a Taco Truck
Dining in Santa Ana is varied and good. Alexa's Catering, which is actually a taco truck parked on South Mountain View Road, gets high marks from everyone who has ever stopped there. Her food is delicious. If you would rather sit down at a table to dine, then Santa Ana has plenty of other options. The next favorite Mexican cuisine place is Baja Fish Tacos followed by El Gallo Giro. Tapas and Spanish food are found at Lola Gaspar. The city has a number of Asian places so you'll find great Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Korean and probably not too far from your Santa Ana apartment.
Lizzie, Lizzie
There are loads of place to find nightlife in Santa Ana so it will just depend on what you're looking for. The Lizzie Saloon is a bit of everything - straight, gay, pool hall, mini disco and more. It's usually crowded and has so many fans that sometimes it is hard to get into, but try it. The Fling is a decent dive bar, and The Olde Ship is a good sports bar. Once settled into your Santa Ana apartment, you'll start to find new favorites but these are worth a start.
Average Apartment Rent in Santa Ana, California
| # Bedrooms | Apr | Mar | Feb | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $1,371 | $1,335 | $1,343 | 2.1% |
| 2 Bed | $1,764 | $1,758 | $1,733 | 1.8% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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What's the weather like in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana is the best of Southern California weather. It has those wonderful summer days in the 80s with nothing but sun. The great new is that in winter, the average temperatures are in the low 70s. That pretty perfect! Winter months can be a little rainy but it doesn't rain that much either.
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What would an ideal weekend be like in Santa Ana?
With so much fun to be had in Santa Ana, an ideal weekend will differ from person to person. For some, the ideal weekend might include some shopping at the Main Place Mall followed up with a Dinner Detective Murder Mystery show. For others, the ideal weekend might involve a trip to the Santa Ana Zoo and a visit to the Discovery Science Center. For the local history, culture, and art buffs, an ideal weekend might consist of a trip to the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, a tour of the Lyon Air Museum, and an educational visit to the local Kellogg House historical site. In short, Santa Ana truly offers something for everyone.
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What kinds of outdoor activities are either in or around Santa Ana?
Santa Ana has a number of parks that provide an opportunity for outdoor recreation, such as Jerome Park, Birch Park, and Cabrilllo Park. The ocean is available for boating, swimming, and surfing about 20 minutes to the south, including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and others. Golf is also a popular pastime in Santa Ana, and there are a slew of courses in the area, including Riverview Golf Course and Willowick Golf Course. A little outside of the city to the east lies Limestone Canyon & Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, located in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains.
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Are there museums in Santa Ana or nearby?
Yes, Santa Ana is home to a whole host of museums. These include the Bowers Museum, which features a permanent collection of 13,000 works of art, the majority of which are Native American, as well as rotating exhibitions. The Bowers Museum also houses the Kidseum; in conjunction with the Discovery Science Center on North Main St, children have many options for hands-on learning. Other museums in Santa Ana include the Heritage Museum of Orange County, the Old Courthouse Museum, Lyon Air Museum, the Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum, and the Santa Ana College Art Gallery.