Santee’s business climate is forging ahead thanks to its location and its convenient proximity to all areas of the county. The town center consists of 706 acres master planned for mixed use, and it is thriving. It also helps that Santee has the highest median household income of the East County cities and one of the lowest crime rates.
The centerpiece of the city’s current prosperity is Santee Trolley Square, a mixed-use project built around the terminus of the trolley line that runs from downtown to Santee. Trolley Square is 95 percent complete and 95 percent leased with tenants that include Target, TJ Maxx, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Staples. New restaurants that call Trolley Square home include Mimi’s, Olive Garden and Chilis. Other amenities include a 250-seat amphitheater and a food court.
In addition to retail stores and restaurants, Trolley Square is the site of a 104 acre corporate office park. The first phase of this project is completed, and Hartford Financial Services has moved its offices and 500 employees to the building.
Retail is also the centerpiece of another 250,000 square foot development currently under construction and located on Mission Gorge Road. Kohl’s and Lowe’s Home Improvement stores will anchor this center that will open in the early fall of 2004.
The Santee Plaza/Promenade is anchored by Wal-Mart, Costco and Home Depot. It is one of the highest grossing centers in San Diego County.
The Wheatlands Industrial Park is 90,000 square feet of space and is home to Alt’s Tool and Machine. The company makes turbine engine parts and does other types of milling and fabrication. Manufacturers like the area for its skilled work force and available land.
Santee’s success is partly due to its easy access to freeways and transportation. Highway 52 links the community to interstate 15 and points west. State Route 125 links the community to the South County. An extension of SR-52 that will connect the freeway to Cuyamaca Street is projected to open in 2006. The trolley links Santee to downtown. A connection to state Route 67 is projected for completion in 2008. These ongoing infrastructure improvements will open up new opportunities for the community’s businesses.
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Dwelling
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Street Address
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Zip
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Record Date
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Tax Value
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house
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8879 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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10/19/07
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$923,000
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house
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8890 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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05/07/07
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$905,000
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house
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8837 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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01/30/07
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$893,000
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house
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8842 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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07/19/07
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$893,000
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house
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7213 Ocotillo St
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92071
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08/22/08
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$890,000
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house
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8807 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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06/25/07
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$863,000
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house
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8969 Blackhorse Dr
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92071
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07/11/07
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$840,000
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house
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10611 Prospect Ave
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92071
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12/27/07
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$825,000
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house
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8975 Blackhorse Dr
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92071
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08/15/07
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$800,000
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house
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7225 Ocotillo St
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92071
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08/27/08
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$794,000
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house
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8914 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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12/14/07
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$780,000
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house
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7090 Mariposa St
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92071
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04/30/08
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$745,000
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house
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5713 Mara Villa St
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92071
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08/14/08
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$745,000
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house
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8812 Diamondback Dr
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92071
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12/31/07
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$735,000
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house
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11009 Summit Ave
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92071
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01/04/07
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$727,000
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house
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10114 Lauren Way
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92071
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01/12/07
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$720,000
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house
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7102 Mariposa St
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92071
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05/30/08
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$715,000
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house
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8981 Black Horse Dr
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92071
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01/30/07
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$700,000
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house
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8963 Blackhorse Dr
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92071
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02/22/08
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$700,000
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house
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9254 Stoyer Dr
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92071
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04/25/07
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$695,000
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house
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10006 Merry Brook Trl
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92071
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05/04/07
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$694,000
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house
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7084 Mariposa St
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92071
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04/30/08
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$682,000
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house
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10796 Susie Ln
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92071
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06/27/07
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$679,000
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house
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10030 Merry Brook Trl
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92071
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05/14/07
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$672,500
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house
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5012 Sevilla St
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92071
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01/11/08
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$670,000
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house
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10810 Dakota Ranch Rd
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92071
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03/26/07
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$665,000
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house
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8571 Paseo de los Castillos
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92071
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04/30/07
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$665,000
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house
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10018 Merry Brook Trl
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92071
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05/08/07
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$663,000
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house
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10008 Day Creek Trl
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92071
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08/24/07
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$656,000
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house
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5719 Mara Villa St
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92071
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08/08/08
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$655,000
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Top 30 Employers in Santee
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Company
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Industry
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Employees
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Scantibodies Laboratory Inc.
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N/A
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500
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Aztec Business Machines Inc.
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N/A
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75
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Cuyamaca Bank - INACTIVE as of 10/04
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N/A
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54
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Carroll Business Supply
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N/A
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14
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Fall Advertising
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N/A
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12
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Gordon-Prill San Diego Inc.
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N/A
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11
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Inland Pacific Commercial Properties
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N/A
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8
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Westbuild Services Inc
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N/A
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6
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Arnold's Office Products Inc.
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N/A
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5
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Vestar Development Co.
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N/A
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4
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Media Planning & Placement
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N/A
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2
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San Diego Technologies
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N/A
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1
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Padre Dam Municipal Water District
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N/A
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0
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R. F. Adams Contractors
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N/A
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0
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Rice Electric
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N/A
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0
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Ronn Hall Insurance Services
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N/A
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0
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Synergy Electric Co. Inc.
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N/A
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0
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W.S.C. Services Inc.
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N/A
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0
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EAST COUNTY
SPOTLIGHTS
El Cajon
La Mesa
Santee - More Info
Neighboring Locales
- El Cajon
- Lakeside
- La Mesa
- Grossmont
BUSINESS LISTINGS
CITIES
TROLLEY STOPS
ECONOMIC STATISTICS
ARTICLES
The Promise of Economic Growth for 2004
Expected population growth in Santee
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Santee
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2000:
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Total pop:
Hispanic pop:
Non-hispanic pop:
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52,975
6,016
46,959
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2010:
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Total pop:
Hispanic pop:
Non-hispanic pop:
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58,584
8,032
50,552
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2020:
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Total pop:
Hispanic pop:
Non-hispanic pop:
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67,703
11,328
56,375
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2030:
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Total pop:
Hispanic pop:
Non-hispanic pop:
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69,221
13,325
55,896
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Source
Sandag
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