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Stanton

Stanton

$819,086 Average Value
$583 Average Price per Sq Ft
28 Homes For Sale

The city of Stanton keeps Orang County hubs in close reach

Stanton is a city in northern Orange County, right between Anaheim and Huntington Beach. You get a mostly residential city with schools, restaurants and parks, while also having easy access to stores in the surrounding area. There are freeways nearby, and buses run through the area, creating ways to get to major employers like SpaceX in neighboring Hawthorne. Stanton keeps residents close to busier cities while maintaining a quieter setting.

Kids hang out at the Stanton Express train-themed playground at Stanton Central Park.
Kids hang out at the Stanton Express train-themed playground at Stanton Central Park.
Stanton Central Park is one of the busier green spaces in Stanton.
Stanton Central Park is one of the busier green spaces in Stanton.
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Stanton has large single-family homes set close together.
Stanton has large single-family homes set close together.

Home options range from manufactured homes to newer builds

Stanton has a mix of detached single-family homes, townhouses and condos across the city. There are even some manufactured homes. Prices can start in the low $100,000s for manufactured homes and go up to about $1.4 million for large, newer Craftsman-style homes. “Stanton is an established community that has really upgraded its image in the last decade,” says local Realtor Jennifer Thomas with Seven Gables Real Estate, who has over 35 years of experience. “Lots of new construction is happening everywhere. Restaurants, shopping and mid-rise, mixed-use housing are making it a vibrant city."

How to get around the city to areas like Huntington Beach and Anaheim

Beach Boulevard cuts through Stanton and leads about 10 miles down to Huntington Beach. The Garden Grove Freeway is nearby, and Interstate 405 connects the area to the broader region. You might drive around 10 miles to the Long Beach Airport or closer to 15 miles to the John Wayne Airport. The Orange County Transportation Authority operates bus routes through the city and into the wider county, even connecting the area to spots like Disneyland in nearby Anaheim.

Stanton is surrounded by busy cities like Anaheim.
Stanton is surrounded by busy cities like Anaheim.
Stanton residents can take day trips to places like Huntington Beach.
Stanton residents can take day trips to places like Huntington Beach.
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Four school districts serve Stanton students

Multiple public school districts serve Stanton. The Magnolia and Savanna school districts serve elementary levels, while the Garden Grove Unified and Anaheim Union High school districts serve high school levels. Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy is one of the schools in the city, and it gets a B-minus from Niche.

Bryant Elementary School serves Stanton students.
Bryant Elementary School serves Stanton students.
Rancho Alamitos High School is one of the schools near Stanton.
Rancho Alamitos High School is one of the schools near Stanton.
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Stanton Central Park is a busy spot where local leagues compete.
Stanton Central Park is a busy spot where local leagues compete.

Spaces like Stanton Central Park give residents space to play

You have multiple parks and ways to get outside in Stanton. “Large neighborhood parks, libraries, senior events and sports are what truly bring the community together," Thomas says. The main destination is Stanton Central Park, where you can play on the tennis courts, follow the walking path or hangout on the playground and skate park. The park was designed with input from local residents, and the theme pays homage to the area's historic Red Car rail line. For a change of pace, Stanton Park has a community garden and a baseball field near the playground and walking trail. The Southern California coastline is a short drive away, with popular spots to relax like Huntington Beach.

Rodeo 39 Public Market is a popular food hall in Stanton.
Rodeo 39 Public Market is a popular food hall in Stanton.

Dining down Beach Boulevard with shops nearby

There are places to eat and shop in Stanton, mostly along Beach Boulevard. Rodeo 39 Public Market is one of the newer additions here, a food hall with vendors that serve ramen, craft coffee and barbecue “This newer shopping plaza is a fun place to hang out. There are wonderful restaurants," Thomas says. You have more options in the city, like:

  • Da Vien Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop that serves Vietnamese-style drinks
  • Thai Nakorn Restaurant, a busy sit-down restaurant specializing in Thai dishes
  • Fusion Corner, a spot that sells Vietnamese and Asian-inspired noodle soups and rice plates
Stanton has grocery stores like Super King Markets and Walmart, and when you need more options for shopping, there's a Target down Katella Avenue in Cypress.

How to celebrate the holidays in Stanton

Residents have plenty of ways to catch up with neighbors because the city hosts events throughout the year. Most of the events are around the holidays, and some of the most popular are:

  • Spring Egg Hunt and Resource Fair, a morning of egg hunts and activities at Stanton Central Park
  • Movies Under the Stars, a summer series where people picnic and watch movies
  • Halloween Festival, an evening of games, costume contests and food vendors
  • Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, a December celebration at City Hall and Central Park

Residents of all ages dress up for the annual Halloween Festival in Stanton Central Park.
Residents of all ages dress up for the annual Halloween Festival in Stanton Central Park.
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a holiday tradition hosted by the mayor.
The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a holiday tradition hosted by the mayor.
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Schools

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
4,214
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,296
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,348
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,091
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Stanton Has Equal Renters and Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
9
Median Rent
$3,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,600
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,950
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,950
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,950
Median Condo Rent
$3,000
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,800

Demographics

Total Population
41,842
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$81,154
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$101,249

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.9%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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