San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Santee, CA
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About Santee
Santee is an East County city of about 60,000 people, roughly 18 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, set along the San Diego River. Housing is mostly single-family subdivisions, townhomes and condos at prices below the county median — a popular value option. The city is known for Santee Lakes, the Mast Park sports complex, and the Green Line Trolley's eastern terminus.
Home prices in Santee
The median listing price in Santee is $736,495.
Top places in Santee
- Santee Lakes — seven recreation lakes with camping and fishing, shown in the Commons photos below.
- Mast Park — sports fields and the San Diego River trail.
- Walker Preserve Trail — riverside trail through the Mission Trails corridor.
- Santee Trolley Square / Town Center — shopping and the Green Line terminus, shown in the Commons photo below.
- Town Center Community Park — concerts and events.
- Cowles Mountain access — the county's most-hiked summit is minutes away.
Commuting from Santee
- Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via SR-52/I-15 (about 18 miles); 40–60 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
- Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 20–25 minutes off-peak via SR-52; longer at peak.
- Green Line Trolley: Santee Town Center to downtown Santa Fe Depot takes roughly 50–60 minutes (verify current MTS schedule).
Schools in Santee
Public schools: Santee School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Santee FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Santee, CA?
The median listing price in Santee is $736,495. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Santee, CA?
Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via SR-52/I-15 (about 18 miles); 40–60 minutes in rush-hour traffic. - Which school district serves Santee, CA?
Santee is served by Santee School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.