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What Is the Average Rent in Santee city, California?

$2,250/month 2.4%vs 2023 ($2,197)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Santee city, California is $2,250/month (±$84), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $727,200 (±$20,435), and the median household income is $113,394/year. The unemployment rate in San Diego County, California was 4.1% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Santee city, California

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,250
Median Home Value$727,200
Median Household Income$113,394
Total Housing Units21,196
Renter-Occupied Units5,851
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,719 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.1%

How does Santee city, California compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in California.

Higher rent than 73% of cities in California · 313th of 1145

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ZIP codes in Santee city

5 ZIP codes overlap Santee city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Santee city, California?

The median gross rent in Santee city, California is $2,250/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Santee city, California?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Santee city, California is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Santee city, California?

The median home value in Santee city, California is $727,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Santee city are rent-burdened?

In Santee city, California, 1,719 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Santee city, California?

The median household income in Santee city, California is $113,394/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,250 has a margin of error of ±$84. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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