About North Tustin CA
The North Tustin community, which was formerly known as the Tustin Foothills, is an unincorporated area within Orange County, California, and includes the neighborhoods of Cowan Heights, Lemon Heights, East Tustin, Panorama Heights, Crawford Canyon, and Red Hill.
North Tustin, California is situated in the north east portion of Orange County, in Southern California, near the Costa Mesa 55 Freeway, Santa Ana 5 Freeway, and the 261 Toll Road/Eastern Transportation Corridor. The area is bordered by Peters Canyon Regional Park, and the cities of Tustin, Irvine, and Orange. It is located approximately 20 miles from the beach, 45 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and 15 miles from Disneyland.
The community of North Tustin has a total area of 6.7 square miles, and, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 24,917 residents living in the community as of 2010, with 3,734 residents per square mile.
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Newsworthy Facts About Tustin and North Tustin, California
Tustin gained national attention when Forbes magazine recognized the city for its great location, as well as other attributes; In 2009 Forbes chose Tustin, California as “One of the Top 25 Towns to Live Well in America”, based on its per capita rating and for having one of the shortest commutes in Southern California.
In addition to the recent, positive press, Tustin and North Tustin, which share a school district, have been home to notable public figures, including actors Cuba Gooding Jr., Terry O’Quinn from the television show Lost, Matthew Lillard of Scream and Scooby Doo, ESPN analyst Doug Gottlieb and dozens of current and former pro athletes.
Tustin School District
The schools within North Tustin are part of the Tustin Unified School District, and are well known for their excellence and achievements. Nearly every school in North Tustin has received the Blue Ribbon School award, as well as the California Distinguished Schools award.
Foothill High School is a well respected educational facility, and has receiving notoriety, after being named on Newsweek’s highly anticipated, yearly publication of America’s Best High Schools. Foothill typically ranks within the top 300 of these nationwide schools each year, and placed in the 190th spot in 2011.
TUSD proudly offers a full GATE program at several of the schools within the Tustin School district, as well as a Math and Science Magnet Program at Columbus Tustin Middle School.
Tustin Unified School District Public Schools
North Tustin Elementary Schools
- Arroyo Elementary
- Guin Foss Elementary
- Loma Vista Elementary
- Red Hill Elementary
North Tustin Middle Schools
- Hewes Middle School
- North Tustin High Schools
- Foothill High School
Colleges And Universities Near North Tustin, California
- Anaheim University
- Cal State University, Fullerton
- Chapman University
- Concordia University at Irvine
- Fullerton College
- Hope International University
- Irvine Valley College
- Orange Coast College
- Pacific West College Of Law
- Pepperdine University, Irvine
- Santiago Canyon College
- Santa Ana College
- Saddleback College
- University of California, Irvine
- Vanguard University
- Western State University College Of Law
North Tustin, California Education Statistics
- 12.6% – High School Graduate
- 19.5% – Some College, No Degree
- 8.3% – Associate’s Degree
- 34.5% – Bachelor’s Degree
- 20.6% – Graduate or Professional Degree
What Makes North Tustin, California Desirable?
Many factors play a part in the allure of North Tustin, California, including the rolling hills, lush landscaping, large lots, and the well respected school district.
In addition, many residential developments in North Tustin were distanced from the city’s commercial properties, which has enabled the residents to preserve a small town feel within a bustling business community.
Location, location, location; North Tustin is also well-liked based on its centralized location in Orange County, California; it is within a short distance to either the far North or far South. The city is convenient for commuters due to its close proximity to numerous freeways, the toll road, and other major thoroughfares, such as Newport Avenue and Jamboree Road. Therefore, North Tustin is an attractive location for businesses, as they have the ability to capture a larger audience and service clients throughout Orange County.
Another popular feature of North Tustin, California includes the warm weather and sunshine throughout the majority of the year; While North Tustin is a short 15 minute drive from the beach, it’s far enough inland that the mornings are not overcast and the humidity level is low.
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Statistics And Data For North Tustin, California, as of 2010
- Zip Codes: 92705
- Telephone Area Codes: 714
- Median Age: 45.6
- Median Household Income: $111,355.00
North Tustin Real Estate And Housing
If you are looking to buy a home in North Tustin, California, you will primarily find single family residences. There are an extremely limited amount of condos that fall within the boundaries of the North Tustin area. Because of this anomaly, the median sales price remains on the higher end, as compared to surrounding cities.
Unlike many other Southern California cities, North Tustin did not experience as steep of a drop in property value and wide spread foreclosures. This can be attributed to the desirability of the area, the lack of homes for sale at any given time, as well as the fiscally conservative nature of the majority of homeowners in North Tustin.
North Tustin, California properties range from approximately $550,000 for traditional, single family homes to over $3,000,000 for luxury estates. Currently, there are no condos on the market, and there have been no MLS documented sales of condos in North Tustin since 2006, therefore, a median price could not be established at this time.
- Total Housing Units: 8,866
- Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 7,676
- Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 904
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North Tustin, California Resident Occupations
- 51.6% = Management, Business, Science, and Arts Occupations
- 11.0% = Service Occupations
- 29.5% = Sales and Office Occupations
- 3.8% = Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance Occupations
- 4.1% = Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations
North Tustin, California Nearby And Surrounding Cities
- Anaheim
- Anaheim Hills
- Irvine
- Orange
- Orange Park Acres
- Santa Ana
- Tustin
- Villa Park
Hospitals Closest To North Tustin, California
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center- Anaheim, CA
- Anaheim Memorial- Anaheim, CA
- Chapman Medical Center- Orange, CA
- Children’s Hospital of Orange- Orange, CA
- Children’s Hospital at Mission- Mission Viejo, CA
- Chino Valley Medical Center- Chino, CA
- Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach, CA
- Irvine Medical Center/UCI- Irvine, CA
- Kaiser Permanente- Anaheim, CA
- Kindred Hospital- Brea, CA
- Mission Hospital- Mission Viejo, CA
- Placentia-Linda Hospital- Placentia, CA
- St. Jude’s Hospital- Fullerton, CA
- St. Joseph’s Hospital- Orange, CA
- Western Medical Center Santa Ana- Santa Ana, CA
- Western Medical Center Anaheim- Anaheim, CA
Airports Near North Tustin, California
- Bob Hope, Burbank Airport
- John Wayne, Orange County Airport
- Long Beach Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Ontario Airport
Train Stations Near North Tustin, California
- Anaheim Station- 2150 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Anaheim Canyon Station- 1039 N Pacificcenter Dr, Anaheim, CA 92806
- Fullerton Station- 120 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
- Orange- 194 N Atchison St, Orange, CA 92866
- Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center- 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Tustin Station- 2975 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
Parks in North Tustin, California
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
Recreational Facilities And Places Of Interest In North Tustin, California
- Tustin Hills Racquet Club
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