Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Santa Clarita, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,283
Population
217,804
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Suburban town outside of Los Angeles delivers tight-knit community feel
Suburban
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Mountain Views
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Commuter
Santa Clarita combines suburban living with outdoor recreation in a valley setting 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The city features over 77 miles of hiking and biking trails connecting neighborhoods. Central Park in Saugus offers sports fields, a community garden, and a disc golf course. Current rental trends show average rents ranging from $1,852 for studios to $3,419 for three-bedroom units, with options spanning apartment communities and single-family homes. The area includes Valencia with its extensive paseo system and Valencia Town Center mall, Canyon Country with mountain vistas, and the historic Old Town Newhall district.
Old Town Newhall celebrates the area's Western heritage through the Walk of Western Stars and the William S. Hart Museum, located in the silent film star's historic mansion. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has enriched the community since 1971. Nature enthusiasts can explore Placerita Canyon State Park, home to the Oak of the Golden Dream, which marks California's first documented gold discovery site from 1842. The area's movie ranches and filming locations have earned it recognition in the entertainment industry. Santa Clarita's layout incorporates retail centers, business parks, and recreational facilities throughout its neighborhoods.
Explore the City
Young teams practice soccer at Central Park in Saugus.
Main Street is lit up nicely at night in Newhall.
Mediterranean-style condos in Newhall offer the benefit of ownership with less maintenance.
Green spaces are a large part of Newhall’s character.
Private hillside Tudor estates are surrounded by Newhall's natural beauty.
A father and son shooting some hoops at Plum Canyon Park in Saugus.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,478
Average: $135,446
Education
68,043
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
113,009
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Clarita has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,104 for a studio, $2,284 for one bedroom, $2,578 for two bedrooms, and $3,347 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Clarita has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,284/month
687 Sq Ft
House
$4,538/month
2,077 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,957/month
1,034 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Clarita, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
738 Students
Valencia Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
738 Students
Public
Grades K-5
729 Students
Public
Grades K-5
729 Students
Public
Grades K-5
660 Students
Arroyo Seco Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,239 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,239 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,017 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,317 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,317 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,286 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,286 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Placerita Canyon Nature Center
- William S. Hart Regional Park
- Placerita Canyon State Park
- East and Rice Canyon
- Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon
Airports
- Bob Hope
- Los Angeles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.