Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Fe Springs, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,352
Population
17,504
Renter Mix
40% Rent
An industrial community with a heavy dose of colorful personality.
Industrial
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Convenient
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Arts Scene
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Santa Fe Springs punches above its weight for a nine-square-mile city in southeast Los Angeles County. While its industrial roots run deep, this Gateway City has cultivated a genuine arts scene that surprises newcomers. The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet draws crowds for bargain hunting, live music, and community gatherings that define the city's character. The annual Art Fest adds creative energy each year. Neighboring Downey, Norwalk, and Whittier expand everyday errands and dining options beyond the city's compact footprint. Freeway access via I-5, 605, and 91 puts greater Los Angeles within reasonable commuting distance.
The rental market leans toward smaller apartment communities and townhome-style units, offering more space per dollar than denser parts of L.A. County. Options range from garden-style residences to modest multi-story buildings, many with private outdoor areas. For renters seeking metro proximity without big-city prices, Santa Fe Springs delivers a grounded, no-fuss alternative with more breathing room than most surrounding communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,981
Average: $98,908
Education
3,448
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,524
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Fe Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Fe Springs, CA is $2,343 for one bedroom, $3,114 for two bedrooms, and $3,178 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Fe Springs has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,343/month
701 Sq Ft
House
$3,034/month
827 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Fe Springs, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
457 Students
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
708 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
- La Habra Historical Museum
- Children's Museum at La Habra
- Whittier Narrows Nature Center
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- 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 February 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.