Santa Clarita, CA GIS Map
Santa Clarita is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of about 228,673. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Population
- 228,673
- Elevation
- 1,213 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3917, -118.5426
- ZIP codes (5)
- 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383, 91390
- Land area
- 73.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita is a suburban city in northwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a 2020 census population of 228,673, it is the third-most populous city in Los Angeles County, the 17th-most populous in California, and the 105th-most populous city in the United States. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, and occupies 70.75 square miles (183.2 km2) of land in the Santa Clarita Valley, along the Santa Clara River. It is a classic example of a U.S. edge city, satellite city, or boomburb.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Santa Clarita
- Simi Valley, CA16 mi
- Glendale, CA24 mi
- Santa Monica, CA26 mi
- Palmdale, CA28 mi
- Pasadena, CA28 mi
- Los Angeles, CA29 mi
- Lancaster, CA30 mi
- Alhambra, CA31 mi
Other Cities in Los Angeles County
GIS Data for Santa Clarita, CA
The Santa Clarita map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Santa Clarita without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
Map tools
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Santa Clarita Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
230,221
Households
75,808
Median household income
$123,062
Median age
38.4 years
Median home value
$784,700
Median gross rent
$2,544/mo
Owner-occupied homes
71.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
Below poverty level
7.4%
Land area
73.6 sq mi
Population density
3,127 / sq mi
County
Santa Clarita Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
176,320
April 2020 (estimates base)
232,809
July 2024 estimate
229,159
Change 2010-2020
+32.0%
Change 2020-2024
-1.6%
Photos of Santa Clarita
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Santa Clarita. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Santa Clarita
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Santa Clarita.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15835 Monte Street | 15835 Monte St Units 101d & 102d, 91342 | Leased | 10,361 | Apr 2031 |
| Tourney Pointe | 27200 Tourney Rd Suite 320, 91355 | Leased | 9,381 | Jan 2028 |
| Gateway Plaza - North | 25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy, 91355 | Leased | 5,376 | Aug 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Santa Clarita
General soil map unit at the city center: Xerofluvents-Salinas-Pico-Mocho-Metz-Anacapa
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Pico15%
Mollisols · Fluventic Haploxerolls
- Salinas12%
Mollisols · Pachic Haploxerolls
- Xerofluvents10%
Entisols
- Anacapa8%
Mollisols · Calcic Pachic Haploxerolls
- Riverwash8%
- Metz7%
Entisols · Typic Xerofluvents
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Santa Clarita
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Newhall 5Nw, Ca weather station, elevation 1,765 ft, 2.9 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 96°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 44°F
Annual precipitation
16.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 63 | 65 | 70 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 94 | 96 | 91 | 81 | 71 | 62 |
| Avg low °F | 47 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 54 | 57 | 63 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 49 | 44 |
| Precip. in | 4.23 | 4.41 | 2.90 | 0.83 | 0.30 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.52 | 0.82 | 2.62 |
| Snow in | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Santa Clarita
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Los Angeles County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 100 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- WildfireVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively High
- Coastal FloodingRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- TsunamiRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Santa Clarita FAQ
What county is Santa Clarita in?
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Santa Clarita, California is located in Los Angeles County.
What is the population of Santa Clarita?
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Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,673, making it the number 17 of the 110 California cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Santa Clarita?
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The elevation of Santa Clarita is approximately 1,213 feet (370 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Santa Clarita?
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ZIP codes for Santa Clarita include 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383, 91390.
What time zone is Santa Clarita in?
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Santa Clarita is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Santa Clarita from Sacramento?
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Santa Clarita is about 333 miles from Sacramento, the capital of California, in a straight line.
How far is Santa Clarita from Los Angeles?
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Santa Clarita is about 29 miles from Los Angeles, the largest city in California listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Santa Clarita?
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Cities near Santa Clarita include Simi Valley, CA (16 miles); Glendale, CA (24 miles); Santa Monica, CA (26 miles); Palmdale, CA (28 miles); Pasadena, CA (28 miles).
Local notes for Santa Clarita, CA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.