What are the schools like in Santa Nella, CA?

Santa Nella is served primarily by Gustine Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Santa Nella?

The median household income in Santa Nella, CA is $84,912 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Santa Nella, CA?

Santa Nella has an average high temperature of 56.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Santa Nella, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Santa Nella, CA affordable or expensive?

Santa Nella's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Santa Nella is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $445,100 and the median rent is $967 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Santa Nella, CA?

Santa Nella has a violent crime rate of 604.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Santa Nella, CA a Good Place to Live?

Santa Nella is a small town of 2,055 in California, with a median household income of $84,912 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Santa Nella's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Santa Nella is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Santa Nella city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.5

Santa Nella's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Santa Nella costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Santa Nella, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$445,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$967	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,912	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Santa Nella's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

604.3 /100k

Property Crime

2244.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Santa Nella is served primarily by Gustine Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Santa Nella, CA	National Avg
School District	Gustine Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Santa Nella sees average highs of 56.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 10.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Santa Nella, CA
Average High — January	56.4°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	10.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Santa Nella, CA	National Avg
Population	2,055	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	52.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	31.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Volta, CA 6 mi Los Banos, CA 10 mi Gustine, CA 11 mi Newman, CA 15 mi Stevinson, CA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Santa Nella

Santa Nella, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95322

Santa Nella vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Nella, CA affordable or expensive?

Santa Nella's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Santa Nella roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $445,100 and median rent is $967/month.

What is the crime rate in Santa Nella, CA?

Santa Nella's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Santa Nella?

Public schools in Santa Nella are operated by Gustine Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Santa Nella, CA a good place to live?

Santa Nella, CA has a population of 2,055, a median household income of $84,912, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Santa Nella?

Santa Nella averages 56.4°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Santa Nella?

Santa Nella, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95322.

What is the population of Santa Nella?

The population of Santa Nella, California is 2,055 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Santa Nella?

Key numbers for living in Santa Nella: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $445,100, median household income $84,912, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Santa Nella side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.