Downtown Stanton, California, 1913, 2008
Stanton’s story
114 years in pictures
Census counts: 695 in 1920, 37,962 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 8 maps from 1896 on.
- 1912Stanton is settled
Photo: JWarren117 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
40,161
2025 Census estimate · +5.8% since 2020
Typical home
$785K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$85K
median
Median age
39.8
years
Jobs based here
7,057
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#512 of 841 in CA
Is Stanton a good place to live?
Stanton grades C− overall, 512th of 841 graded towns in California, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It is more walkable than 91% of U.S. towns. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $785K, 8.2 years of the Los Angeles metro’s $96K median household income. Stanton's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 99% of U.S. towns. Stanton’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile, below both California’s towns (1.0) and U.S. towns (0.4). FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 85% of U.S. communities, with earthquakes at the top.
What makes Stanton stand out
Where Stanton beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 91% of U.S. towns
4% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Magnolia Elementary schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy | K–6 | 601 |
| Esther L. Walter | K–6 | 442 |
| Early Childhood Education Center - Carver Campus | — |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD
Earthquakes and inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Stanton for work
Where Stanton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,057jobs based in Stanton
3%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Stanton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Stanton is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 14.9 of 20; 6.5% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskearthquakes tops the listDOpen →SafetyC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →HealthWest Anaheim Medical Center 1.7 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & income$85K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life0.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 85° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market35 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.8; 21% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 271 attractions →Disneyland and 236 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Stanton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw4 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw3 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a year
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw29 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw17 mi MuseumUSS Iowa
Big draw23 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative ArtSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Disneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · USS Iowa: PH1 Jeff Hilton, Public domain · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stanton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stanton, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern California Edison31.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGolden State Wc - West Orange County water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
SchoolsAnaheim Union High School DistrictGarden Grove Unified School DistrictMagnolia Elementary School District3 districts serve Stanton; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrange County Registrar of VotersOrange County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes90680, 92804, 9284190680 79% · 92804 11% · 92841 10%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanton.
Stanton fares better on crime within California than nationally, has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns and costs less than Anaheim or any other town next door.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Earthquakes leads a very high hazard risk in Stanton
Since 1980, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Stanton.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland flooding
6
paid flood claims since 1980
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB+
Stanton’s schools rank ahead of 70% of California districts
Its public schools are run by the Magnolia Elementary school district. One of its 3 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
70%of CA districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Pyles STEM AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 601 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
More crime per resident in Stanton than in 77% of U.S. towns
At 33 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 61% of California’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 951 to 624 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
At 3.3 per 1,000 residents, Stanton’s violent crime rate is near the California town median (2.9) and above the median of U.S. towns (1.6).
23%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Stanton | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 11.6 per 1,000 residents | 13.4 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Stanton3.3
California4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Stanton11.6
California18.2
U.S.15.5
23rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
39th
percentile among CA towns
138
violent crimes reported in 2025
486
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Stanton has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 5,404 in 2013 to 7,057.
Most working residents leave Stanton for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Stanton has added 1,653 jobs, to 7,057 in 2023. 13% of Stanton residents live below the poverty line.
3%work in town
| Stanton | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7.9% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 6.6% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Stanton3%
Anaheim10%
Irvine7%
Garden Grove7%
Santa Ana6%
10 mi
median commute distance
7,057
jobs based in Stanton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 91% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Stanton, expect mild winters and pleasant summers
January nights average 46.8°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 83°.
Stanton has warm winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Stanton’s January low is 47°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
85°summer high
| Stanton | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 47°F | 40°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 89°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter47–69°
Spring53–73°
Summer63–82°
Fall57–80°
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
85°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Stanton is less healthy than 61% of U.S. towns
All 3 graded neighbors score healthier than its C+, from Garden Grove (B−) to Cypress (A).
Stanton beats the California average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 25% of adults worry about having enough food in Stanton.
39%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Stanton | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 22% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 25% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 9% | 8.1% |
32 measures vs. California
2 better18 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Stanton | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 18.4% | 20.8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 25.3% | 17.9% |
West Anaheim Medical Center
1.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
29th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
Stanton’s grade for cost of living is a D
Its typical home is the least expensive on its borders; Anaheim is next at $942K. Home values rose 28% in five years, to about $785K, against 13% across California.
The median rent in Stanton is $1,997 a month. The typical Stanton home is worth about $785,000, up 2.1% in a year, close to the California typical home.
$785KZillow home value
| Stanton | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,997 a month | $1,895 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 58% | 55% | 48% |
Typical home value
Stanton$785K
California$762K
Market temperature
35
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1.7%conserved
1.7%
conserved · 34 of 1,976 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stanton Park | 0.3 mi | 4 |
| 2. Stanton Central Park | — | 12 |
| 3. Hollenbeck Park | — | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stanton
19pages on Stanton
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 70% of CA districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC−3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than CA on 2 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$785K typical home · up 2.1% in a yearWork & commuteB−$85K median household income · 7,057 jobs hereNatural hazardsDFEMA risk higher than 85% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
42 within 15 miles of the center of Stanton
Cypress CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cypress2.7 mi$1,150 in-state tuitionGolden West CollegeCommunity college · Public · Huntington Beach4.7 mi$1,380 in-state tuitionCalifornia State University-Long BeachUniversity or college · Public · Long Beach6.9 mi$7,350 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Stanton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
About Stanton
City in California, United States
Stanton is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The population was 37,962 at the 2020 United States census. The city was incorporated in 1956 and operates under the council–manager form of government, providing a full range of municipal services. Stanton is bounded by Cypress on the west, Anaheim on the north and east, and Garden Grove on the east and south.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1956
- Area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 66 ft
- ZIP code
- 90680
- Area code
- 714
Stanton’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Stanton.
Garden GroveAnaheimCypressStanton
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton | #512 | C− | D | C− | B+ | C+ |
| Garden Grove | #358 | C | D− | C+ | A− | B− |
| Anaheim | #560 | D | D− | D | B | B− |
| Cypress | #256 | C+ | D− | C | B | A |
Questions about Stanton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stanton, CA a good place to live?
Stanton grades C− overall, better than 18% of U.S. towns and #512 of 841 in California. It grades C+ for health, C− for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Stanton, CA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.