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Santa Fe Springs, California

Introduction to Santa Fe Springs, California

Santa Fe Springs, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles S of Pico Rivera, California and 11 miles SE of Los Angeles, California.The city is included in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,438 people lived in Santa Fe Springs.

Santa Fe Springs History

The industrial city of Santa Fe Springs was initially a farm land. It eventually became one of the largest oil producing fields in the world. After World War II, when the population growth in California grew alarmingly, people migrated to this area. Santa Fe Springs was finally incorporated in the year 1957, with 4.9 square miles. The city now covers 8.67 square miles, 87% of which are used for industrial purposes.

Santa Fe Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Park
  • Pio Pico State Historic Park
  • Adventure County Park
  • Hathaway Ranch Museum
  • Norwalk Parks & Recreation
  • Sproul Museum

Things To Do In Santa Fe Springs

The city is full of historical sites and museums which are great places to visit with family members and friends. There are also many parks in the city which organize a variety of recreational programs for youth and adults. Book lovers can enjoy visiting the various well-stocked local libraries in the city.

Santa Fe Springs Transportation

Los Angeles International is the nearest major airport to Sante Fe Springs.

Santa Fe Springs Higher Education

Santa Fe Springs is served by Cerritos College.

High Points

Santa Fe Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 7%Santa Fe Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Santa Fe Springs, CA

Comparing Santa Fe Springs 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
Racial Diversity107
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens47
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better45
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built32
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11
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