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Walkable streets and historic charm in downtown Orange County
A district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Santa Ana is the city's beating heart, with over 400 businesses. Sometimes referred to as Downtown Orange County, the city center is the county’s seat of government. “You have all the courts up to the California appellate,” says Seven Gables Real Estate's Phil Schaefer, among the city's top-selling Realtors with over three decades of experience. “There is the beautiful Richard Neutra-designed county courthouse from the 1960s and the more modern Ronald Reagan federal courthouse.” Walkable to local shops, restaurants, art galleries and live music venues, downtown residents enjoy proximity to nearby cities like Irvine and Anaheim.
Historic downtown with hip businesses moving into the neighborhood
Santa Ana’s historic downtown consists of a buzzy few blocks between Santa Ana Boulevard and First Street. Locally owned shops sell everything from vintage records to hardware, and there is a Food4Less for groceries and essentials. “Downtown has a lot of restaurants and boutique retailers, and you’ve got younger, hipper businesses moving in,” Schaefer says. “It’s a real mix, which I love because it makes it fun.” For dining out, several exciting and inventive restaurants are clustered around the neighborhood. Set on West Fourth Street, Cafe Cultura is a laid-back establishment serving casual Mexican fare, espresso drinks and handcrafted sodas. The wood paneling, exposed brick and mosaic-tiled floor create a rustic and welcoming ambiance. The Yost Theater is a one-time Vaudeville theater that's now a live music venue hosting shows most weeks. Catch a movie at The Frida Cinema, which plays a selection of avant-garde, independent and student films as well as animated movies and cult classics.
The popular Yost is a great place to bring the family for a night out.
4th Street Market in Downtown Santa Ana offers various food options with plenty of open seating.
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Condos that won't break the budget by California standards
In Downtown Santa Ana, “the housing is mostly condos, and they’re pretty affordable,” Schaefer says. The condo buildings were built in the early 1980s, but some have been completely remodeled. Pricing ranges from around $250,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bath with about 700 square feet to $450,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit with around 1,000 square feet. The streets downtown are busy and known for a lot of stop-and-go traffic. Buildings are packed in high-density stretches mostly lined with street parking. Regarding new construction in and around downtown, Schaefer says the focus is on high-density housing, though not necessarily affordable housing, which he says is a need in the city and the rest of California.
A newer condominium in the Historic District of Downtown Santa Ana.
Artist Village Apartments are close to all the amenities of Downtown Santa Ana.
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Birch Park has grassy areas, shade trees and exercise equipment
Downtown Santa Ana doesn’t have abundant green space, but there are a few community parks. Near the intersection of Ross Street and Santa Ana Boulevard, Sasscer Park is a one-acre urban plaza with a fountain that is surrounded by concrete seating areas. Set on nearly three acres near Third and Ross streets, Birch Park has outdoor exercise equipment, open green grass and shade trees. Also on-site is the Santa Ana Senior Center, which offers residents aged 55 and older a space to spend time together and stay active. Painted with public art and popular with children playing, Angels Community Park at Olive and Third streets has a baseball field and multiple basketball courts.
Bring your pets to Birch Park for a nature walk in the Downtown Santa Ana neighborhood.
Sasscer Park is a nice park in the downtown area.
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The Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates Asian cultures
Santa Ana fosters a sense of community through events that bring out people from all over the city. Many of the events have been established in recent years. The ArtWalk occurs on the first Saturday of each month — dozens of local vendors set up shop, and over 20 art galleries and studios are open to the public. Summer movies and concerts in the park are hosted at different parks between June and August. The Chicano Heritage Festival and the Fiestas Patrias celebrate the city’s rich Mexican-America history. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, celebrates Asian cultures — the city has a substantial Vietnamese population. Brew at the Zoo in June is a calendar highlight for the 21-and-up crowd, appealing to both beer and animal enthusiasts. Plaza Navidena and the Santa Ana Winter Village come to life during the holiday season.
The Downtown Santa Ana Artwalk is like a free carnival happening across downtown Santa Ana.
Downtown Santa Ana is depicted through murals by Orange County Fine Art Studio.
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Santa Ana High School offers enriching after-school programs
Santa Ana Unified is an above-average public school system with a B-plus grade from Niche but an A in teachers and college prep. Garfield Elementary is a walkable community school graded C-plus by Niche. Williard Intermediate School is graded C by Niche. The oldest and largest high school in Orange County, Santa Ana High School was established in 1889. Graded B-minus by Niche, but with a B-plus in clubs and activities, SAHS offers many after-school programs like the crochet club, DIY club, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Polynesian dance, to name just a few. “The school is in a beautiful, dramatic art deco building that is really well done,” Schaefer says.
Willard Intermediate School in Santa Ana, home of the Jaguars.
Santa Ana High School students enjoy the athletic facilities wing.
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Downtown trolley to be completed in 2025 and higher than average crime
Although most residents don't necessarily make the commute, Santa Ana is about 30 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles — a drive that can take up to two hours via Interstate 5, depending on the time of day. More likely commuting destinations are nearby Orange, Irvine and Anaheim, all located along Interstate 5. "It's super convenient living here. You're very centrally located with about a 10-minute drive to John Wayne Airport, Disneyland and Angel Stadium," Schaefer says. There is local congestion, particularly along First Street in midtown, but the city has a large-scale traffic management system working to eliminate bottlenecks. Though a car is ideal, Downtown Santa Ana is uniquely walkable, with several bus routes running on the major thoroughfares. The Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) provides access to Metrolink, Amtrak, the Orange County Transit Authority, intercity and interstate bus transportation, and airport and taxi services all in one location. "Downtown has a trolley that has been under construction for years and is set to open in 2025. It's in the final phases," Schaefer says. "This is going to be a cool thing that nobody else in Orange County has." The 4-mile street car will connect the SARTC to Garden Grove's new transit hub.
Downtown Santa Ana has a higher crime rate than the national average. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 7 out of 10, compared to 4 nationally. Both violent and property crimes occur at a much higher rate than the national average.
The happiest place on earth is not too far from Downtown Santa Ana.
Take a short drive to visit the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim play baseball.
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Parks in this Area
French Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Angels Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Chepa's Park
Basketball
Playground
Birch Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Sasscer Park
Trails
Saddleback View Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
10 min drive
Bus
Civic Center-Broadway
Bus
1St-Main
Bus
main-5th
Bus
1St-Ross
Bus
Ross-Santa Ana
Bus
Flower-Santa Ana
Bus
Civic Center-Parton
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Santa Ana
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana over the last 12 months is $348,355, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,436
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,447
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,338
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
50.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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