Santa Clarita, CA

Is Canyon Country Southeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
88

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe38
Medium27
Low48
Other129

58 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape6
Child involved47
Assault3
Other7

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a sick person requiring advanced life support was reported in the parking lot of the Vons near Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road.Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call reports a pediatric patient in distress in a parking lot near Soledad Canyon and Sand Canyon. Unit 212 was assigned from station 204.Sand Canyon Rd & Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a chest pain call was reported near River Circle and Solitude Canyon Road.River Cir & Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, medic unit 261 dispatched near Old Deer Lane for a sick person.Deer Creek Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a call for a sick person near Silver Oak Lane. Units from County 104 and unit 215 acknowledged the call.Silver Oak Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving an unconscious patient was reported near Colorado Place. The situation appears to be not a full cardiac arrest, and a squad response was later canceled.Colorado Pl, Santa Clarita, CA 91387Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and squad units were dispatched to a possible injury traffic collision near Jake’s Way and Lost Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.Lost Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded code 3 to a reported traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near Jake’s Way and Lost Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Radio traffic indicated the motorcycle rider was apparently injured, with a possible broken foot, and fire/EMS were en route.Lost Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CATraffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, an engine and squad were dispatched to a possible injury traffic collision near Jake's Way and Lost Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.Lost Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CATraffic
Jul 14, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a report that a 13-year-old girl who reportedly ran away from a group home arrived at a residence near Blue Aspen Lane and Autumn Oak Way in Canyon Country. The girl is described as having a thin build and wearing gray pants and a black shirt.Blue Aspen Ln, Canyon Country, CA 91387Missing Person

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Median Home Price
$1,514,271
Average Rent
$4,421
Vacancy Rate
4.6%

Overview

Canyon Country Southeast is a rural neighborhood in Santa Clarita, CA, with mostly large to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes built mainly between 1970 and the present.

The vacancy rate is 4.6%, lower than most U.S. neighborhoods, and owner occupancy is higher than 96.9% of U.S. neighborhoods.

RuralFamily-FriendlyOwner-OccupiedLarge Homes

Quick Facts

Large Home RankTop 0.4% in U.S.

Housing market and real estate character

Housing is dominated by owner-occupied large single-family homes, with a very high rate of ownership and a moderate vacancy rate.

Owner Occupied RateVery High
Housing TypeLarge to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes
Housing AgeMany homes built between 1970 and present

What buyers will notice right away

More large homes than 99.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.
Indicates neighborhood stability and limited rental options.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is highly family-friendly with a high marriage rate and affluent residents.

Top public schools and low crime rates support families.
High wealth concentration provides economic resilience.
Affluent Family Community — Popular with families, executives, retirees, and urban sophisticates.
Family-Friendly RankTop 2.2% in California
Married Residents70.4%
Owner Occupied HomesMajority

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations55.7%
Income LevelAmong top 15% in U.S.
Child Poverty Rate7.3%
Top AncestriesGerman 16.2%, Mexican 15.6%, Irish 10.6%, English 9.9%, Italian 7.5%
Notable AncestriesCanadian 1.7%, Armenian 1.0%
Foreign Born10.2%
Top LanguagesEnglish 83.7%, Spanish, Polish

Commute

Most residents drive alone with shorter than average commute times.

Car ownership is common and useful for commuting in this rural neighborhood.

Short Commutes — Most residents spend 15 to 30 minutes commuting one-way.
Moderate Carpooling — Higher carpool rate than typical suburban areas.
Main Commute Time15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate59.3%
Carpool Rate13.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price?

The median home price is $1,514,271.

How family-friendly is the neighborhood?

It ranks in the top 2.2% of family-friendly neighborhoods in California.

What languages are commonly spoken?

English is most common, with Spanish and Polish also spoken.

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