Santee is a growing East County San Diego community known for its scenic mountain views, newer residential neighborhoods, and active outdoor lifestyle. Offering a balance of affordability, convenience, and modern living, Santee has become an increasingly popular destination for families, professionals, and buyers looking for more space while staying connected to San Diego.
The community features a mix of established neighborhoods, modern master planned developments, and newer luxury homes, including highly sought-after communities like Weston. Many homes offer open floor plans, indoor-outdoor living spaces, and access to nearby parks, trails, and recreational amenities.
Santee is especially known for its outdoor lifestyle, with easy access to hiking, biking, lakes, and regional parks. Residents enjoy destinations like Mission Trails Regional Park and the scenic San Diego River trail system, creating endless opportunities for recreation and year-round enjoyment.
The city also offers convenient shopping, dining, community events, and growing local businesses, all while maintaining a welcoming suburban feel. With its mountain backdrop, strong community atmosphere, and continued growth, Santee continues to stand out as one of East County’s most desirable places to call home.
59,739 people live in Santee, where the median age is 39.5 and the average individual income is $45,622. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Santee, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Performance Strength Lab, Glaze Fitness, and Firebird Touch Therapy.
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| Active | 1.19 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.95 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.07 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.04 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.25 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Santee has 21,036 households, with an average household size of 2.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,739 people call Santee home. The population density is 3,169 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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