Population 80,556 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Santa Clarita
Household size in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Santa Clarita is a place of big households: 3.05 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.08 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Santa Clarita skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Santa Clarita, well below the national share of 11.6%. Santa Clarita has a lower share of single-parent households than most California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Santa Clarita
Renters in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Santa Clarita rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 22.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Santa Clarita: just 3.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Santa Clarita is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,592 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,830 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,239 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,915 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,322 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Santa Clarita pays $2,915 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,322 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 38.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Santa Clarita
Bachelor's degrees in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Santa Clarita is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Santa Clarita: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Santa Clarita has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Santa Clarita
| Period | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Santa Clarita is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Santa Clarita compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | 3.05 | 41.7 | 8.4% | 19.9% | 3.3% | 1991 | $2,915 | 47.6% | 95.1% | 5.4% |
| Valencia | 2.61 | 43.0 | 5.6% | 36.1% | 4.8% | 1988 | $2,863 | 50.1% | 96.9% | 6.4% |
| Canyon Country | 3.21 | 38.5 | 12.0% | 28.4% | 4.4% | 1989 | $2,671 | 30.7% | 86.7% | 5.8% |
| Newhall | 3.17 | 37.5 | 11.9% | 39.8% | 6.3% | 1980 | $2,357 | 33.6% | 85.0% | 5.8% |
| Stevenson Ranch | 3.00 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 35.5% | 1.7% | 2000 | $3,059 | 59.4% | 96.9% | 9.0% |
| Castaic | 3.21 | 36.8 | 6.6% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 1993 | $2,401 | 33.5% | 84.9% | 5.7% |
| Sylmar | 3.77 | 37.8 | 15.2% | 31.4% | 5.0% | 1974 | $2,175 | 19.9% | 72.6% | 7.3% |
| Agua Dulce | 2.85 | 52.1 | 4.6% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 1979 | $2,354 | 23.1% | 89.3% | 9.4% |
| Piru | 3.62 | 32.2 | 14.3% | 33.9% | 9.7% | 1997 | $1,860 | 13.7% | 67.9% | 9.0% |
| Buckhorn | 3.53 | 30.9 | 9.7% | 58.8% | 11.0% | 1979 | $1,521 | 13.1% | 77.9% | 7.2% |
| Acton | 2.85 | 47.0 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 6.4% | 1986 | $2,539 | 30.5% | 91.9% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Santa Clarita. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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