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Santa Fe Springs, CA


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Santa Fe Springs, California

Santa Fe Springs, California, in Los Angeles county, is 2 miles S of Pico Rivera, California (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Santa Fe Springs

In Santa Fe Springs, about 42% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Santa Fe Springs had a median family income of $49,867.

Political Inclinations

Santa Fe Springs residents donated more money ($3,700) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Santa Fe Springs Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Santa Fe Springs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Santa Fe Springs, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
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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