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Tustin, California
City
Tustin High Student Quad (Plaza).png
Tustin Blimp Hangar No 2.jpg
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Clockwise from top: Tustin High School Student Quad, Old MCAS Base Tustin Blimp Hangar, Sherman Stevens House
Flag of Tustin, California
Flag
 Official seal of Tustin, California
Seal
Nickname(s): 
City of Trees
Location of Orange County, California (left), and of Tustin in Orange County (right)
Location of Orange County, California (left), and of Tustin in Orange County (right)
Tustin, California is located in the United States
Tustin, California
Tustin, California
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Orange
Incorporated September 21, 1927
Named for Columbus Tustin
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Total 11.12 sq mi (28.81 km2)
 • Land 11.12 sq mi (28.81 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 80,276
 • Density 7,219.06/sq mi (18,697.28/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
92780–92782
Area code(s) 657/714, 949
FIPS code 06-80854
GNIS feature IDs 1661590, 2412117

Tustin is a city in Orange County, California, USA. It's part of the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area. In 2020, about 80,276 people lived there. The city of Tustin does not include the nearby area called North Tustin, which is a separate community.

History of Tustin

Portrait of Don Bernardo Yorba by an unknown artist
Don Bernardo Yorba, a wealthy ranch owner, owned land that included Tustin.
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Tustin in 1890

The first permanent European settlement in this area was Mission San Juan Capistrano, built on November 1, 1776. This was part of New Spain, which later became Mexico.

In 1801, the Spanish Empire gave a huge piece of land, about 62,500 acres (253 km2), to José Antonio Yorba. He called it Rancho San Antonio. This large ranch included the land where many cities like Orange, Santa Ana, and Tustin are today.

After the Mexican–American War, this area became part of the United States. American settlers started to arrive. In 1868, Columbus Tustin, a carriage maker, founded the city on 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) of land. The city officially became a city in 1927, with about 900 people living there.

Tustin in the 20th Century

During World War II, the U.S. Navy built a base for anti-submarine airships near Tustin. This base later became a Marine Corps helicopter station. Two huge wooden hangars were built there. They are among the largest wooden structures ever made and are considered important historical landmarks. Sadly, the north hangar burned down in 2023.

After the war, Tustin grew a lot. More people moved in, and the city expanded. Farmland and orchards were turned into homes and shopping centers.

  • 00US Navy blimp at NAS Santa Ana 1943

    A U.S. Navy blimp in front of one of Tustin's huge blimp hangars in 1943

  • D St at Main St, Tustin, 1950s

    D and Main streets in the 1950s

  • Red Hill avenue

    The intersection of Red Hill and San Juan in 1965

Geography and Climate

Tustin covers about 11.1 square miles (28.7 km2). It is next to Irvine to the south and east, Orange and North Tustin to the north, and Santa Ana to the west.

Tustin is sometimes called "The City of Trees." Many Sycamore and oak trees grew here naturally. The city's founder, Columbus Tustin, planted even more trees along the streets.

Neighborhoods in Tustin

Tustin has several distinct neighborhoods, including:

  • Aliso
  • Columbus Grove
  • Columbus Square
  • Greenwood
  • Old Town Tustin
  • Tustin Legacy
  • Tustin Meadows/Peppertree/Laurelwood (one of the city's oldest planned areas)
  • Tustin Ranch

Tustin's Weather

Tustin has a Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Climate data for Tustin
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 70
(21)		 71
(22)		 72
(22)		 75
(24)		 77
(25)		 80
(27)		 85
(29)		 87
(31)		 85
(29)		 80
(27)		 76
(24)		 70
(21)		 78
(26)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 47
(8)		 48
(9)		 50
(10)		 53
(12)		 58
(14)		 61
(16)		 65
(18)		 67
(19)		 63
(17)		 57
(14)		 50
(10)		 46
(8)		 56
(13)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.96
(75)		 3.07
(78)		 2.79
(71)		 .77
(20)		 .28
(7.1)		 .10
(2.5)		 .01
(0.25)		 .14
(3.6)		 .34
(8.6)		 .40
(10)		 1.22
(31)		 1.79
(45)		 13.87
(352)
Source: NOAA

People of Tustin

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880 227 —
1930 926 —
1940 953 2.9%
1950 1,143 19.9%
1960 2,006 75.5%
1970 22,190 1,006.2%
1980 32,248 45.3%
1990 50,689 57.2%
2000 67,504 33.2%
2010 75,540 11.9%
2020 80,276 6.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
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1900 1910 1920
1930 1940 1950
1960 1970 1980
1990 2000 2010
2020

In 2020, Tustin had a population of 80,276 people. The city is very diverse, with people from many different backgrounds.

Population Details (2020)

Tustin city, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 30,264 26,317 22,901 44.83% 34.84% 28.53%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,785 1,535 1,619 2.64% 2.03% 2.02%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 199 142 95 0.29% 0.19% 0.12%
Asian alone (NH) 10,008 15,147 19,043 14.83% 20.05% 23.72%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 186 244 193 0.28% 0.32% 0.24%
Other race alone (NH) 145 185 418 0.21% 0.24% 0.52%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 1,807 1,946 3,295 2.68% 2.58% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 23,100 30,024 32,712 34.24% 39.75% 40.75%
Total 67,504 75,540 80,276 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Economy and Jobs

Tustin has many businesses that provide jobs for its residents. Here are some of the top employers in the city:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Tustin Unified School District 2,850
2 SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union 983
3 Young's Market Company LLC 681
4 Costco 658
5 New American Funding 645
6 City of Tustin 409
7 Avid Bioservices, Inc. 230
8 Vita Best Nutrition 215
9 Kaiser Permanente/Kaiser Foundation Hospitals 200
10 Logomark Inc. 196

Fun Things to Do

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Old Town Tustin

Tustin offers several places for shopping, entertainment, and recreation.

Places to Visit

  • The Market Place: A large outdoor shopping center.
  • The District: Another popular shopping and entertainment area.
  • Tustin Area Museum: Learn about the city's history.
  • Enderle Center: A unique shopping village.
  • Marconi Automotive Museum: See a collection of cool cars.
  • Old Town Tustin: Explore historic buildings and shops.
  • Tustin Ranch Golf Course: A place for golf enthusiasts.

Education in Tustin

Tustin High Student Quad (Plaza)
The Quad at Tustin High School

Schools in Tustin are managed by the Tustin Unified School District. There are several highly-rated high schools in the area:

  • Tustin High School: Known as a California Distinguished School. It also has a strong Model United Nations program.
  • Foothill High School: Also a California Distinguished School.
  • Arnold O. Beckman High School: Recognized as one of the "Best High Schools" by U.S. News & World Report.

Springfield College, a private college, is also located in Tustin.

City Services

Police and Fire Protection

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A Tustin Police Department patch

The Tustin Police Department keeps the city safe. It was started in 1928 with just one officer, John Stanton. He was first called "street superintendent" but became "chief of police" two months later. For many years, he was the only officer, taking calls from his home. By 1948, the department had about three officers.

Fire protection services in Tustin are provided by the Orange County Fire Authority.

Famous People from Tustin

Many notable people have lived in Tustin, including actors and athletes.

Actors

Athletes

  • Sam Baker, former NFL player
  • James Beaumont "Beau" Bell, NFL player
  • Heath Bell, MLB player
  • Milorad Čavić, swimmer
  • Chris Chester, NFL player
  • Gerrit Cole, MLB player
  • DeShaun Foster, NFL player
  • Evelyn Furtsch, swimmer
  • Alfonso Gómez, boxer
  • Doug Gottlieb, TV sports analyst and host, former college basketball player
  • Mark Grace, former MLB player, coach
  • Shawn Green, former MLB player
  • Rex Hudler, former MLB player
  • Phil Hughes, MLB player
  • Matt Konan, professional ice hockey player
  • Jillian Kraus (born 1986), water polo player
  • Caitlin Lowe, former softball player
  • Matt McCoy, former NFL player
  • Frostee Rucker, NFL player
  • Dave Staton, former MLB player
  • Richard Umphrey III, former NFL player
  • Zack Weiss, American-Israeli MLB pitcher
  • Coryn Rivera, professional cyclist
  • Bobby Okereke, NFL player

Other Notable People

  • Claude Nowell, businessperson

See also

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