City Guide
Santee, CA
Overview
Santee, CA, is famous for hosting the 2012 and 2016 US Olympic Trials for the 50K racewalk. The city is home to around 59,000 people, so moving to Santee offers the benefit of small-city living with the perks of a larger city. There's a lot of fun and interesting facts about the city, one of which is that Santee has two major regional parks: Mission Trails and Santee Lakes. Another cool piece of information is that Santee is home to the Sycamore Canyon Open Space Preserve and Goodan Ranch. These outdoor venues have over 5,000 recreational acres.
What’s it like to live in Santee, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Santee, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$783,500
and homes stay on the market for 11 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Santee are $880,000
and $575,000
, respectively. Santee area townhouses have a median sale price of $574,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Santee, CAExplore our Santee housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Santee home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Santee rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Santee rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Santee, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Santee
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Murray | $998,000 | 77 / 100 | 46 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Tierrasanta | $1,000,000 | 75 / 100 | 30 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Eastern San Diego | $980,000 | 77 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Sky Ranch | $957,500 | 81 / 100 | 13 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Scripps Miramar Ranch | $1,000,000 | 81 / 100 | 22 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
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Santee Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 27% of Santee homebuyers searched to move out of Santee, while 73% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 2% of homebuyers searched to move into Santee from outside metros.
- Los Angeles homebuyers searched to move into Santee more than any other metro followed by San Francisco and Washington.
Where are people moving to Santee from?
- 73% of Santee homebuyers searched to stay within the Santee metropolitan area.
Where are people from Santee moving to?
Number of People Moving to Santee
least
most
People are moving to Santee from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 5,956 | ||
| 2 | 1,878 | ||
| 3 | 415 | ||
| 4 | 235 | ||
| 5 | 93 | ||
| 6 | 87 | ||
| 7 | 34 | ||
| 8 | 23 | ||
| 9 | 9 | ||
| 10 | 8 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Santee, CA ?
Santee, CA is home to a wide array of activities from dining at delicious restaurants to visiting one of the many parks. There are many museums in Santee including Creation and Earth History Museum and Edgemoor Barn - Santee Historical Society Museum, both of which are frequented by tourists and locals alike. Off Broadway Live and Santee Town Center Amphitheater and Fountain are just a few of the many performing arts venues that contribute to the city's vibrant arts and culture scene. There are plenty of green spaces to be found throughout Santee. For example, you can enjoy a picnic or walk through many parks, like Mast Park, Town Center Community Park, or Big Rock Park. Restaurants and top-rated eateries abound in the city, so you don't want to skip over these local restaurants. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Oishii Japanese Thai Restaurant, Jimmy's Family Restaurant, or Ranch House Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in Santee
What's the best way to get around Santee, CA ?
The best way to get around Santee is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Santee has a walk score of 35, meaning this area is car dependent. You can also get around Santee by bike. With a bike score of 31, there is a minimal amount of infrastructure for biking.
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Bike Score®
Santee Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 4 car rental locations.
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