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Santa Fe Springs, CA

Santa Fe Springs is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. The population was 16,223 at the 2010 census, down from 17,438 at the 2000 census.

Santa Fe Springs is located at 33°56′15″N 118°04′02″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23 km2). 8.9 square miles (23 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.45%) is water.

It is bordered by the unincorporated West Whittier-Los Nietos to the north, Pico Rivera to the northwest, Downey to the west, Norwalk to the southwest, Cerritos to the south, La Mirada and the unincorporated South Whittier to the east, and Whittier to the northeast. 

Junípero Serra had started some missions in this area, especially the San Gabriel mission. By 1806, the natives, now called Gabrieleños than Sejats, were forced into labor to build the mission.

Corporal José Manuel Nieto, then 65 years old, petitioned Pedro Fages, the Governor, for a little land. In 1789, Fagas received official permission for the grant. Nieto's was one of the largest at 300,000 acres (1,200 km2), from the Pacific Ocean to the Puente Hills. This became known as the "Rancho La Zanja", to which he moved with his wife Teresa, and his son, Juan José. This area soon became a large cattle empire, and later would be the Santa Fe Springs area.

Dr. James E. Fulton came to the area as an agent for the San Gertrude Land Company in 1871. He found a sulfur spring when drilling a well and developed it by 1874 into a health spa with a 2-story sanitarium-hotel called Fulton's Sulfur Wells in the area around what today would be Heritage Park. It included a windmill to draw water into the pool for bathers. In the beginning, he had about 400 patients there annually. Later, in 1886, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway purchased land from Fulton to run the train line from Los Angeles to San Diego, changing the town since now there was rail transportation.

In 1907, the Union Oil Company of California began drilling near the intersection of Norwalk Blvd. and Telegraph Road, locally known as "Four Corners," with the spudding in of the Meyer No. 1 well. That well, and a subsequent one, failed. In 1921 the Union-Bell well blew in as a 2,500-barrel gusher and set off an oil rush by major oil companies and fly-by-night producers. Within a year the Santa Fe Springs oil field was considered one of the richest pools in petroleum history. Santa Fe Springs became a promoters' paradise. Prospective investors were bused into the field, served a free lunch in circus tents, and told stories about the fortunes made in oil. In 1923 the state legislature limited the amount of stock that could be sold in a well.

Santa Fe Springs focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Santa Fe Springs Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Fitness 19, and Get Fit And Stay Fit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Santa Fe Springs, such as the San Gabriel River and Bike Trail and the Los Nietos Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Santa Fe Springs, CA are Heritage Park, Hathaway Ranch Museum, and Golf N' Stuff.

Population: 18,683 (2024). ZIP codes: 90605, 90670, 90671. Area code 562. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Area: 8.91 sq mi (23.08 km2).

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Is Santa Fe Springs, CA a good place to live?

Living in Santa Fe Springs offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Santa Fe Springs there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Santa Fe Springs and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Santa Fe Springs are above average.

What is the median home price in Santa Fe Springs, CA?

The median home price in Santa Fe Springs is $812,500 with a median price per sqft of $424. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Santa Fe Springs to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

How big is Santa Fe Springs, CA?

Santa Fe Springs is located at 33°56′15″N 118°04′02″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23 km2). 8.9 square miles (23 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.45%) is water.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Santa Fe Springs

Santa Fe Springs Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fitness 19 

Get Fit And Stay Fit

San Gabriel River and Bike Trail

Los Nietos Park

Heritage Park

Hathaway Ranch Museum

Golf N' Stuff

Niche

Zero Down

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