Discover Santee, California Welcome to Santee, California "“ a thriving community where modern living meets natural beauty! Nestled in the heart of San Diego County, Santee offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and outdoor adventure. With its top-rated schools, extensive parks, and recreational facilities, Santee is the perfect place for families, professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the stunning landscapes of Santee Lakes, where you can fish, camp, and paddleboard, or explore the numerous hiking and biking trails that crisscross the area. Santee's vibrant town center features a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it a hub of activity and excitement. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, Santee is a place where neighbors become friends. Excellent public services, a robust local economy, and convenient access to major highways and public transportation make Santee an ideal location for your next home. Ready to discover the Santee lifestyle? Whether you're looking to buy or sell, our expert real estate team is here to guide you through the process. Experience the best of Southern California living in Santee "“ where your dream home awaits. **Contact us today to get started!** Your new adventure begins here.
Santee, CA Housing Market & City Data
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Santee City Reviews
Real experiences from people who call Santee home.
The sun is always shining in Santee, no marine layer, crime is low as is homelessness. The schools are great and there is that small town feel.
Santee is where I live! I love this area of San Diego County. We are located at the beginning of East County with access to 3 freeways: Hwy 67, 52 and the 125. Easy access to all parts of San Diego, and just 20 min to La Jolla Beaches! If you love hiking and fishing, check out Santee Lakes and Mission Trails Regional Park! Also Stowe Trail! The city if focused around a Town Center, which has everything from big box stores like WalMart and Costco, to local restaurants as well as other chain/ corporate businesses and restaurants. Minutes to Parkway Plaza Mall for movies and shopping and a 20-30 min to drive to Downtown San Diego. Homes were built in the mid 60s to mid 80s. And we have a few newer developments build after 2000. Santee has a great school district and two High Schools: West Hills and Santana. Being an incorporated City, they often plan events in the town center, lighting of the Christmas Tree, music events, etc.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED6.1%
- Highschool Education26.5%
- Some College37.9%
- Bachelors Degree20.7%
- Graduate Degree8.8%
- Total College or Above29.5%
- Stem Degree44.9%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male47.7%
- Female52.3%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married49.6%
- Divorced13.6%
- Never Married31.1%
- Widowed5.7%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24.8% |
| 19–29 | 12.7% |
| 30–39 | 14.7% |
| 40–49 | 13.6% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 13.7% |
| 60–69 | 11.0% |
| 70–79 | 5.5% |
| 80+ | 4.1% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Local Discussions
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- Is Santee, CA a good place to buy a house?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Santee, CA for families?0
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- What are the best neighborhoods in Santee, CA for first-time home buyers?0
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Neighborhoods in Santee, CA
Get to know neighborhoods in Santee, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Carlton Oaks ↗
- Median asking price
- $660,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 61
CNearby schools · estimated
5.3/10 · 3 schools
Woodglen ↗
- Median asking price
- $522,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 49
CNearby schools · estimated
5.4/10 · 5 schools
Woodglen Vista ↗
- Median asking price
- $519,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 21
CNearby schools · estimated
5/10 · 3 schools
Canyon View Estates ↗
- Median asking price
- $1,050,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 15
CNearby schools · estimated
5/10 · 3 schools
Mission Creek ↗
- Median asking price
- $301,450
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 12
BNearby schools · estimated
6.3/10 · 4 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.