Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santee a good place to live?
Santee is a good place to live. Santee is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Santee has 7 parks for recreational activities.It is very dense in population with 20.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $96,524 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Santee are renters, with 71% of residents renting and 29% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Santee can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Santee neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santee?
The median home price in Santee is $587,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $117,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.95%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,110 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in Santee. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Santee is $97K.
What are the best public schools in Santee?
The best public schools that serve Santee are:
- Yerba Buena High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 24:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 20:1.
- McKinley Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 23:1.
What are the best private schools in Santee?
The best private schools that serve Santee are:
- Cristo Rey San Jose High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Most Holy Trinity School has a student teacher ratio of 18:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Santee, San Jose, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Santee, San Jose, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Santee, San Jose, CA are Hillview North, Brookwood Terrace, Mayfair, Yerba Buena and Naglee Park.
Are home prices dropping in Santee?
Yes, home prices in Santee are down 31% in the last 12 months.
