Located in the heart of Orange County, Tustin attracts buyers looking for convenience and charm. The city has a mix of housing options, including everything from historic homes in Old Town to modern, upscale properties in the Tustin Ranch master-planned community. Families are drawn to its highly rated schools, while commuters benefit from quick access to Interstate 5 and State Route 55. With plenty of parks, local events and a lively dining and shopping scene, Tustin offers a well-balanced Southern California lifestyle.
A statue of Columbus Tustin, the city's founder, stands in Old Town.
Tustin is known as the city of trees.
Terra-cotta tile roofs are a common feature in Tustin Ranch.
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Cost of living in Tustin
The majority of housing consists of single-family homes, but there are also some multifamily properties, and over half of the city’s residents rent. In Old Town, you’ll see houses from the late 1800s and early 1900s, while Broodmoor has a vintage suburban feel with midcentury modern and ranch-style designs from the mid-to late 1900s. The city’s outskirts include developments like the master-planned Tustin Ranch, which has Mediterranean-style houses and custom luxury builds. Home prices span a wide range from the low $800,000s to nearly $7.5 million, but the median single-family sale price is closer to $1.4 million. Condos and townhouses typically go from the low $300,000s to almost $3 million.
Old Town has some homes that were built more than a century ago.
Newer developments have Mediterranean-style designs with attached garages.
You'll also see some California bungalows.
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Tustin’s highly rated public and private schools
Families are served by the Tustin Unified School District, which gets an overall A rating from Niche. Hicks Canyon Elementary School also receives an A rating and was named a California Distinguished School in 2023. Arnold O. Beckman High School earns an A-plus, and it offers dual-enrollment courses through Irvine Valley College. Private options include Red Hill Lutheran School, an elementary and middle school with an A-plus Niche rating.
The Tustin Unified School District gets an overall A from Niche.
Arnold O. Beckman High School is highly rated.
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Commuting from Tustin
Tustin has access to multiple freeways, including Interstate 5 and state Route 55. Many residents commute to Irvine, located just southeast. Anaheim, home to Disneyland, is about 10 miles away, with a typical drive time of 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Los Angeles is roughly 35 miles away, and the commute can take between one and two hours during peak times. The city also has some public transit options, including Metrolink and Amtrak service, as well as Orange County Transit Authority buses.
Sports, hiking and more in Tustin
Tustin is home to over 30 parks and recreation facilities, including:
Columbus Tustin Park, with lighted tennis courts and baseball fields, as well as a nautical-themed playground
Veterans Sports Park, the largest park in the city, featuring sports fields and a skate park
Tustin Area Senior Center, where residents can come for fitness classes, clubs and social activities
Tustin Family and Youth Center, which hosts summer camps and a half-day preschool program
At the north end of Tustin is Peters Canyon Regional Park, a nearly 350-acre nature area with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The city is also less than 15 miles from Newport Beach and its iconic Balboa Pier.
You can enjoy expansive views at the top of Citrus Ranch Park.
Peppertree Park hosts summer concerts.
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Indie businesses in Old Town and popular chains in The Market Place
There are plenty of places to eat and shop in Tustin. In Old Town, the city’s historic downtown, you’ll find trendy boutiques, record stores and a variety of restaurants. Notable spots include Oliboli Donuts, known for their artisanal sourdough donuts, and Honda-Ya, a Japanese izakaya with sushi and small plates. For bigger retailers and chain dining options, head to The Market Place, a large shopping center near the freeway.
Get some great food in Old Town Tustin.
A young resident runs around the fountain in The Market Place.
You can get fresh strawberries and fruit at the Old Town Tustin Farmers Market.
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Concerts and events in Tustin
Tustin holds a variety of events throughout the year, and some popular ones are:
Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, a June celebration with live music, craft vendors and dozens of chili recipes to try
Tustin Tiller Days, a three-day festival in October, complete with a carnival and a parade
Concerts in the Park, a free summer music series in Peppertree Park
The Tustin Tiller Days carnival has several thrilling rides to enjoy.
The Tijuana Dogs perform at the Concerts in the Park event.
Custom art work is on display at the Tustin Art Walk and Artisan Market.
The USMC Mounted Color Guard rides through the Tiller Days Parade.
Old Town hosts a home and garden tour each year.
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Rental rates, availability, lease terms, deposits, apartment features, amenities, and specials are subject to change without notice. Floor plans and square footages displayed are approximations, may be based on stud-to-stud measurements, and may vary between individual units. Quoted prices are for base rent only and do not include other fees such as application fee (one-time, $45), security
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The allure of Tustin Ranch is its above average schools and breezy, Mediterranean style homes. When people think about the OC suburbs, it’s places like Tustin Ranch that spring to mind. “It’s very California,” says Realtor Sally Picciuto of Seven Gables Real Estate. The neighborhood occupies the northeastern reaches of Tustin, a mid-sized city in the heart of Orange County. It’s anchored by the Tustin Ranch Golf Club, known for its verdant golf greens, rolling fairways, blue lakes and palm tree-lined pathways. <br><br>Here, you’ll find gated communities with rows of contemporary, Mission Revival homes, town homes, condos and apartment complexes lining the streets. These summery, Orange County mainstays, primarily constructed in the 1990s, are known for their warm colors, red-tiled rooftops, stucco facades and small front patios. The streets in the area have a modern suburban feel rich with landscaped lawns, well-maintained sidewalks and curved streets lined with palms, pines and lemon-scented gum trees. For those who want a glimpse of greenery from their kitchen window, some homes and condos are perched along lush golf links. A one-bedroom condo in Tustin Ranch typically costs between $500,000 and $600,000, while two- and three-bedroom units can cost between $700,000 and $1 million. Single-family homes, meanwhile, are usually in the range of $1.5 million to $2 million. “It's slightly more affordable than Irvine, but you've still got highly rated schools," Picciuto says. <br><br>If you can’t find one of those rare gems that border the golf course, don’t fret — parks are a prominent feature of Tustin Ranch. At its northern edge, you’ll find the rolling hills of Peters Canyon Regional Park, a 340-acre park filled with coastal scrub, marshes and meadows. It’s known for its abundance of native sycamores, black willows and cottonwoods, and the wildlife that are drawn to the shores of Peters Canyon Reservoir. Several trails crisscross the landscape that are perfect for hiking, running and mountain biking. Elsewhere, you'll find community parks tucked away on residential streets where you can take the kids for an afternoon playdate or relax on a park bench. Tustin Heritage Park, Cedar Grove Park and Pioneer Road Park all offer playgrounds, grassy lawns and shady tree canopies to enjoy. Citrus Ranch Park is one of the standout parks in the neighborhood. With hilly trails that meander dreamily through a lemon tree orchard to a hilltop gazebo, it’s a tiny, rural escape in the heart of suburbia. <br><br>Shopping and dining can be found at The Market Place, a sprawling shopping plaza with big box and grocery stores like Target, Amazon Fresh, Sprouts Farmers Market, Home Depot and Costo. You’ll also find lots of casual dining options including fast favorites like In-N-Out Burger, El Pollo Loco and Starbucks alongside local offerings like Blk Dot Coffee, Corner Bakery and Taco Rosa. <br><br>Students can attend sought-after schools like Tustin Ranch Elementary School, Ladera Elementary School, Peters Canyon Elementary School and Pioneer Middle School, all of which are walking or biking distance from many homes. Upperclassmen attend nearby Beckman High School, a top-rated Orange County high school with an “A+” rating from Niche. Beckman High is a past winner of the California Distinguished Schools Award, taking home the prize in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019.<br><br>Tustin Ranch is ideally situated along Interstate 5, a major transportation corridor that will get you around the county with ease. Hop on the highway and it’s about 7 miles from downtown Santa Ana, 13 miles from Anaheim and 38 miles from downtown Los Angeles, although city traffic could be an issue depending on what time of day you’re traveling. With summery homes, stellar schools and sought-after convenience, you might get more than you bargained for in Tustin Ranch.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Tustin Has More Renters
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
55
Median Rent
$4,175
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,750
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,725
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,975
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,375
Median Condo Rent
$3,600
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,450
Demographics
Total Population
80,300
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,491
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$126,105
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.4%
College Graduates
44.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Fairly walkable
Walkability®
50/ 100
Limited public transit
Transit®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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