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San Clemente, California

Introduction to San Clemente, California

San Clemente, California, in Orange county, is 8 miles SE of Laguna Niguel, California (center to center) and 26 miles SE of Santa Ana, California. The city is located in the Orange County metropolitan area. San Clemente has a population of 49,936.

San Clemente History

Though long admired by explorers, the city of San Clemente remained inhabited only by the Juaneño Indians untill the late 18th century. In 1776, Father Junipero Serra established the Mission San Juan Capistrano and gradually brought both Indian and Spanish settlers to what is now known as San Clemente. In 1925, the former Mayor of Seattle, Ole Hanson, built a community here. He named the city San Clemente, literally meaning “The Spanish Village by the Sea”, after San Clemente Island. On February 27, 1928, the area was officially incorporated as a city.

San Clemente and nearby Attractions

  • Ole Hanson Beach Club
  • San Clemente Branch Orange County Public Library
  • Palisades Reservoir
  • El Camino Plaza Shopping Center
  • San Clemente City Beach
  • Saint Michaels Episcopal Church

Things To Do In San Clemente

The city of San Clemente offers excellent opportunities for hiking and biking along the beautifully meandering coastline and ridgeline. There are quite a few amusement parks that have fun rides and slides ideal for the children. Some parks are situated right on the beaches, and one can go to these parks for picnics with family and friends. There are also about 3 golf courses in or around the city where visitors can enjoy a game with friends. The Palisade Reservoir is another popular tourist destination. There are also quite a few churches and shopping plazas that dot the lanes of this beautiful city.

San Clemente Transportation

The local airport is John Wayne Airport-Orange County.

San Clemente Higher Education

Saddleback College serves the area.

High Points

San Clemente strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%San Clemente Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%San Clemente Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%San Clemente Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%San Clemente Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of San Clemente, CA

Comparing San Clemente to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99

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