What are the schools like in Tustin, CA?

Tustin is served primarily by Tustin Unified. The district operates 18 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.6:1.

What is the median household income in Tustin?

The median household income in Tustin, CA is $102,065 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Tustin, CA?

Tustin has an average high temperature of 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Tustin, CA affordable or expensive?

Tustin's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tustin is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $850,200 and the median rent is $2,205 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tustin, CA?

Tustin has a violent crime rate of 211.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2104.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tustin, CA a Good Place to Live?

Tustin is a mid-sized city of 79,514 in California, with a median household income of $102,065 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Tustin stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tustin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tustin 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: 115.5

Tustin's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tustin costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tustin, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$850,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,205	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,065	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tustin's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

211.7 /100k

Property Crime

2104.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tustin is served primarily by Tustin Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tustin, CA	National Avg
School District	Tustin Unified	—
Elementary Schools	18	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	25.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tustin sees average highs of 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 12.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tustin, CA
Average High — January	69.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	12.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tustin, CA	National Avg
Population	79,514	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.2%	18.9%
Asian	25.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Tustin, CA 2 mi Santa Ana, CA 4 mi Irvine, CA 4 mi Orange, CA 5 mi Villa Park, CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Tustin

Tustin, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

92780 92782

Tustin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tustin, CA affordable or expensive?

Tustin's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tustin roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $850,200 and median rent is $2,205/month.

What is the crime rate in Tustin, CA?

Tustin's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2104.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tustin?

Public schools in Tustin are operated by Tustin Unified. The district has 18 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.6:1. 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tustin, CA a good place to live?

Tustin, CA has a population of 79,514, a median household income of $102,065, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. 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 Tustin?

Tustin averages 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tustin?

Tustin, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 92780, 92782.

What is the population of Tustin?

The population of Tustin, California is 79,514 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tustin?

Key numbers for living in Tustin: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $850,200, median household income $102,065, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tustin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.