Santa Ana
Historic downtown, Floral Park craftsmans, and the county's civic center. Dense, walkable blocks with real architectural stock.
← ORANGE COUNTY INLAND CITIESWho lives in Santa Ana
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
EDUCATION LEVEL
- No High School Diploma 0%
- High School Diploma 0%
- Some College / Associate 0%
- Bachelor's Degree 0%
- Graduate Degree 0%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2023
Median sale: data from Redfin, May 2026 (all residential).
Schools in Santa Ana
Santa Ana's 79 public campuses at a glance, the largest 12 mapped below.
| School | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| McFadden Institute of Technology | Elementary | K–8 | 0 |
| Century High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Foothill High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Hector G. Godinez | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| OCSA (charter) | High | 7–12 | 0 |
| Saddleback High | High | 7–12 | 0 |
| Santa Ana High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Segerstrom High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Valley High | High | 9–12 | 0 |
| Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate | Middle | 6–8 | 0 |
| Gonzalo Felicitas Mendez Fundamental Intermediate | Middle | 6–8 | 0 |
| Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate | Middle | 6–8 | 0 |
NCES Common Core of Data, 2022–23 · The 12 largest of 79 public schools.
Points of interest in Santa Ana
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hidden House Coffee, 4th Street Market, and Alta Baja Market.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews | Ratings by yelp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hidden House Coffee↗ | Dining | 1.4 miles | 801 reviews | 4.3/5 |
 4th Street Market↗ | Dining | 1.2 miles | 803 reviews | 4.2/5 |
 Alta Baja Market↗ | Dining | 1.2 miles | 147 reviews | 4.6/5 |
 MainPlace Mall↗ | Shopping | 2.6 miles | 259 reviews | 3.4/5 |
 Bowers Museum↗ | Active | 1.9 miles | 453 reviews | 4.2/5 |
 Santa Ana Zoo↗ | Active | 2.3 miles | 803 reviews | 3.6/5 |
 The Frida Cinema↗ | Active | 1.2 miles | 220 reviews | 4.8/5 |
 The Copper Door↗ | Nightlife | 1 miles | 590 reviews | 3.7/5 |
Ratings and review counts from Yelp, updated 2026-08-01. Distances are from the center of Santa Ana.
Buying in Santa Ana, answered
What is the median household income in Santa Ana?
The median household income is $88,354 and the median age is 34.3, per the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year 2023).
What schools serve Santa Ana?
Public schools in the area include McFadden Institute of Technology, Century High, and Foothill High (NCES data). Attendance boundaries vary by address, verify with the district or ask Valerie.
What loan programs can I use to buy a home in Santa Ana?
Conventional, FHA, VA, jumbo, bank-statement (self-employed), and DSCR investor loans all apply in Santa Ana. Valerie Sala shops 200+ lenders as a dual-licensed Realtor + Loan Officer (NMLS #383851).
Does Valerie Sala work in Santa Ana?
Yes, Santa Ana is part of her Orange County Inland Cities coverage. She handles the offer and the financing as one dual-licensed point of contact (DRE #02006466 · NMLS #383851). Call (714) 717-0200.