Tustin, CA

Tustin, California

Introduction to Tustin, California

The California city of Tustin is located in Orange County, adjacent to the county seat of Santa Ana and about 10 miles southeast of Anaheim. Interstate I-5 services the city and connects it to both Anaheim and Los Angeles (to the north) and San Diego (about 87 miles to the south). Other major highways near the city include California State Highways 22, 55, and 261.

Founded in 1868 by Philadelphia farmer and entrepreneur Columbus Tustin, the predominantly farming community was slow to develop in comparison with its neighbors, taking nearly 60 years before its population would reach 500. The city finally incorporated in 1927, and during World War II three military bases were established in the area. The city's growth, however, didn't hit stride until the 1950s when the advent of freeways, quality schools, and post-war industries saw the city's population skyrocket as orange groves were replaced by homes. The city today is mostly an urban area with historic districts and a few old sycamores providing the primary evidence of the city's past. Trees are still seen in abundance, making it clear why the city has earned the nickname "The City of the Trees".

Things to do in Tustin

Tustin has a variety of historical sites and attractions to offer. The Hewes Mansion is a 14-room Victorian structure built in 1881 by prominent California pioneer David Hewes. The Tustin Museum contains a wealth of information about the city's history and photographs chronicling its growth. Visitors can also learn about the city's history by taking the Tustin Historical Walk, which features tours of Victorian and turn-of-the-century homes. Other Tustin attractions include Elizabeth Howard's Curtain Call Dinner Theater, which features some of Broadway's favorite musical comedy productions. The Marconi Automotive Museum houses an impressive collection of historical, exotic, and classic cars. Tustin's proximity to Anaheim and Los Angeles also makes it a prime starting spot for visiting some of Southern California's world-class attractions.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Tustin, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Tustin Almanac

Tustin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tustin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tustin Hospitals

TUSTIN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
14662 NEWPORT AVENUE
(714) 838-9600
Emergency Service: No

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Tustin High Schools (2004)

TUSTIN HIGH
1171 EL CAMINO REAL
714-730-7414
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,249 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.9

Tustin Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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