Housing & Real Estate — Santee, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 21,625 |
| Occupied | 20,944 |
| Vacant | 681 |
| Owner-Occupied | 15,069 |
| Renter-Occupied | 5,875 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $727,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$785,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,197/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $4,840/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 23.2% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 56.7% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,104 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,970 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 1,775 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,541 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.