Lemon Heights / North Tustin, Santa Ana, CA
Is Lemon Heights / North Tustin a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe150
Medium72
Low190
Other1111
111 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape22
Child involved82
Assault14
Other11
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, patients originally headed to St. Joe's hospital were redirected to OC Global due to outages at St. Joe's and DCI, near N Tustin Ave. | N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported odor of gas outside a building near South Hickory Street in Santa Ana. | S Hickory St, Santa Ana, CA 92707 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near East Roberto Drive and South Florida Drive. The response was upgraded to Bravo level involving Orange Engine Four and Orange Ambulance One. | E Roberta Dr, Orange, CA 92869 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a blue Chevrolet pickup driving recklessly and swerving in lanes northbound on SR 133 near Barranca Parkway. The reported license plate was checked and appeared to return clear or not on file. | Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported unconscious person with possible physical or altered alertness near the trash area at a Circle K location. | Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, truck 43 is dispatched for a possible hydrant shutoff request at a residential unit near Market View in Irvine. | Marketview, Irvine, CA 92602 | Other Non-Crime Event |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported unconscious patient at a residence in an Irvine neighborhood, with a high-priority medical response requested. | Racing Wind, Irvine, CA 92614 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were initially dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at a residential building near Novel in Irvine, but the engine was canceled and a truck company continued the response. | Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch audio indicates an automatic alarm reported at Novel House near Novel in Irvine. One fire truck was assigned after a previous engine was canceled, and units were directed to respond on a specified radio channel. | Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an incident near South Yorba Street at East Fremont Avenue, with an upgraded response level. | S Yorba St, Orange, CA 92869 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$2,244,960
Average Rent
$5,719
Vacancy Rate
3.8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Lemon Heights / North Tustin Overview
Lemon Heights / North Tustin is a suburban neighborhood in Santa Ana, California, featuring mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes built primarily between 1970 and 1999. The area has a strong owner-occupancy rate and a moderate vacancy rate of 3.8%.
This neighborhood is recognized for its family-friendly environment, high wealth concentration, and a significant executive and professional workforce. Commute times are generally short, with most residents driving alone to work.
SuburbanLarge HomesFamily-FriendlyHigh Owner Occupancy
Quick Facts
| Large Home Share | Among top 1.6% in U.S. |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Lemon Heights / North Tustin features a high proportion of large, detached single-family homes with strong owner occupancy.
| Large Homes (4+ bedrooms) | High share |
|---|---|
| Detached Single-Family Homes | 98.8% |
| Owner Occupied | Majority owner occupied |
What buyers will notice right away
Neighborhood has one of the highest shares of large homes in the U.S.
Almost all homes are detached single-family residences.
Strong owner occupancy and family-friendly amenities.
Families & Lifestyle
Lemon Heights / North Tustin is highly family-friendly with a wealthy, educated population and strong community feel.
Top public schools and low crime support families.
High wealth concentration eases lifestyle demands.
Strong community with many families and professionals.
Family Focus — Ranked among the best neighborhoods for families in California.
Wealth and Education — High income and college-educated residents shape the neighborhood culture.
| Family-Friendly Rank | Better than 99.3% of CA neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Executive/Professional Employment | 69.0% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
Demographics
| Executive/Professional Employment | 69.0% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| Income Rank | Top 15% in U.S. |
| Asian Ancestry | 22.1% |
| Foreign Born | 19.5% |
| Top Languages | ["English (76.7%)","Chinese","Spanish","Vietnamese (3.9%)"] |
Commute
Residents mostly enjoy short commutes, primarily driving alone.
Lemon Heights / North Tustin offers convenient commutes with a majority driving alone, supporting suburban living.
Short Commutes — Over half of residents commute 15 to 30 minutes.
Car Ownership — High rates of solo driving reflect car dependency.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 73.1% |
| Carpool Rate | 7.6% |
Homes for sale near 92782
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Lemon Heights / North Tustin?
The median home price is $2,244,960, higher than 90% of California neighborhoods.
What types of homes are common here?
Mostly large, detached single-family homes built between 1970 and 1999.
How family-friendly is the neighborhood?
It ranks better than 99.3% of California neighborhoods for family-friendliness.