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Living in Santee, California
Santee is an East County San Diego city of 57,000 positioned in the Mission Gorge/San Diego River corridor, 15 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. The MTS Trolley Green Line provides direct service to Downtown San Diego's East Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, and San Diego Convention Center without
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know before moving to Santee, California?
When relocating to Santee, plan to transfer utilities, update your driver's license, and register your vehicle in California. Local resources including hospitals, schools, and utility providers are listed on this page to help you settle in quickly.
City facts
Population
59,332
Nearby Airport
SAN · San Diego International Airport
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Climate / Avg Temperature
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Nearby Sports Teams
San Diego Padres, San Diego FC
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Estimated Moving Cost Range
$550-$2,800
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Listed University
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Housing & Household Snapshot
Median Household Income
$113,394
Median Home Value
$727,200
Median Gross Rent
$2,250
Households
21,196
Homeownership Rate
72.4%
Renter Rate
27.6%
Source: US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates
