Apartments for rent in Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita, a medium-size city in California, has a population of slightly more than 209,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, is younger than most cities in California. Renters tend to be in the minority in Santa Clarita, and 68% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent is substantially higher than the state average.

Averaging about 38 minutes, the commute time for Santa Clarita residents is slower than the California average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, chosen by 42% of commuters, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Santa Clarita has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the state average. In addition, 16% have a Bachelor's degree and 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Santa Clarita residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. Santa Clarita workers earn an average annual income of around $103,000, more than the average California resident. Santa Clarita's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).