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Living in
North Tustin.
North Tustin is an unincorporated community in Orange County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in North Tustin
North Tustin is an affluent, stable residential community in Orange County where you're looking at a median home value around $1.2 million and median household income of $177,351—so this is decidedly upscale territory. The neighborhood skews older and more established, with a median age near 47 and strong family presence; about two-thirds of households are married couples, many with kids. The educational attainment is impressive at 61% with college degrees, and the school system has one of the highest accelerated learning percentages in the country if that matters to your family.
North Tustin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
16.5%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in North Tustin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Tustin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.4%), and 10.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.8%
of households
Married Couples
67.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in North Tustin
In North Tustin, rent runs 21% above the CA average, and home values are 83% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,335
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,751,878 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in North Tustin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orange County, which includes North Tustin, is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
North Tustin: Orange County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Orange County (county-wide) · Annual averages
North Tustin is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What North Tustin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute22.8 min avg
How North Tustin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Tustin, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 37 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which covers North Tustin, runs 12% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
290.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
575.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Orange County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes North Tustin, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | High Wind | $60.0M |
| 2021 | 40 | High Wind | $952,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | High Wind | $105,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | High Surf | $125,500 |
| 2018 | 23 | High Surf | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
153 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
North Tustin is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes North Tustin, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
138
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Orange County, county-wide
North Tustin is less than 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Tustin has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 49°F | 2.88" |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 3.16" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.71" |
| Apr | 73°F | 54°F | 0.82" |
| May | 75°F | 58°F | 0.29" |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 53°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 68°F | 48°F | 2.16" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Tustin
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Tustin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orange County Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Santa Ana
Chapman Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.5 mi away · Orange
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange
Childrens · 2.7 mi away · Orange
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education26.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Tustin
North Tustin's student/teacher ratio is 26.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Tustin (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
University of California-Irvine
8.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,197 students · in-state tuition $16,235 · 88% graduate · median earnings $83,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,579 students · in-state tuition $1,160 · 26% graduate · median earnings $52,421 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,286 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 33% graduate · median earnings $53,719 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Tustin
North Tustin has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
61 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayCities Near North Tustin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Tustin?
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North Tustin FAQ
Is North Tustin, California affordable?⌄
North Tustin's median rent is $2,462/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $177,351/year. Median home value is $1,347,800.
Is North Tustin, California safe?⌄
North Tustin is policed by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 290 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 576 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Tustin, California?⌄
Orange County, which includes North Tustin, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Tustin, California?⌄
The cost of living in North Tustin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,462/month and median household income is $177,351/year. The median home value is $1,347,800. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Tustin, California?⌄
The average commute in North Tustin is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from