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About
Life in Stanton
Stanton is a tightly knit, densely urban community where you're living shoulder-to-shoulder with neighbors—nearly 12,250 people per square mile means this is no sprawling suburb. The population skews family-oriented, with about 41% of households raising kids, a median age of 37, and strong representation from Asian and Latino communities. Median rents sit around $1,997 monthly, and homes run about $579,000, which is fairly steep for Orange County, though the 2023 median household income of $84,707 suggests many residents manage it.
Stanton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Foreign-Born
43.2%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics43.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Stanton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Stanton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (41.2%), and 42.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Stanton
In Stanton, home values are 21% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,930
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $784,807 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Stanton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Stanton is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Stanton 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
Commute29 min avg
How Stanton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Stanton, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Stanton is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
328.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,176
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Stanton Police Department
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 Stanton, 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.
124 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Stanton is about 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 Stanton, 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
Stanton is about 1% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Stanton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.74" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.14" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Stanton
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Stanton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.4 mi away · Anaheim
West Anaheim Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Anaheim
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.2 mi away · La Palma
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.
Education21.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Stanton
Stanton's student/teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Stanton (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
8.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Long Beach
6.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
University of California-Irvine
13.7 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 · 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, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Stanton
Stanton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
44 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
49 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Stanton
Stanton Branch Library
7850 Katella Ave., Stanton
Cities Near Stanton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Stanton FAQ
Is Stanton, California affordable?⌄
Stanton's median rent is $1,997/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $84,707/year. Median home value is $579,300.
Is Stanton, California safe?⌄
Stanton's violent crime rate was 329 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1176 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Stanton, California?⌄
Stanton has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Stanton, California?⌄
The cost of living in Stanton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,997/month and median household income is $84,707/year. The median home value is $579,300. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Stanton, California?⌄
The average commute in Stanton is 29 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