At a Glance
Median Income
$96,028
$46,257 per capita
Home Value
$704,200
Zillow: $912,404
Median Rent
$2,196/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
1,175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
9.3% smoking rate
How Buellton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buellton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buellton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buellton residents earn a median household income of $96,028 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,257. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buellton is $704,200 , 150% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $912,404. Median rent is $2,196/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Buellton reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,175/100K.
Education
40.1% of adults in Buellton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buellton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population5,090
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density3,222/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,028
Per Capita$46,257
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
C+
Home Value$704,200
Rent$2,196
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$912,404
Housing Units2,235
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property1,175/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation366 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Buellton was founded in 1992.
The median home in Buellton was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.