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Eagle Rock, CA vs Santa Ana, CA
Eagle Rock, CA vs Santa Ana, CA: What the data shows
Eagle Rock, CA is in Eagle Rock, CA while Santa Ana, CA is in Santa Ana, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Santa Ana, CA is the more affordable option at $579,400 median — $462,700 less than Eagle Rock, CA's $1,042,100. WYLT rates Eagle Rock, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Santa Ana, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Eagle Rock, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Santa Ana, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Eagle Rock, CA has Low flood risk and Santa Ana, CA has Low flood risk.
Eagle Rock, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Eagle Rock, CA scores 47/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Santa Ana, CA's 25/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Eagle Rock, CA rates 5/10 and Santa Ana, CA rates 5/10.
| Category | Eagle Rock, CA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $1.04M | $579K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $112K ✓ Higher income | $65K |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 47/100 ✓ More walkable | 25/100 |
| Transit Score | 30/100 | 49/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 36/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 15 min ✓ Shorter commute | 40 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersHigh‑income professionals | first-time homebuyersbudget-conscious familiescommuters to Los Angeles |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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