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Buellton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,090
Population
3,222/sq mi density
$96,028
Median Income
$46,257 per capita
$704,200
Home Value
$902,492 Zillow
$2,196
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
1,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,028 median income, 2.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$704,200 home value, $2,196/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$704,200
150% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,196/mo
89% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,235
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$704,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$902,492
Median Sale Price
$920,000
Median List Price
$975,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,196/mo
· Zillow rent:
$4,200/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
18.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$498
Active Inventory
11
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $704,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $902,492 |
| Median Sale Price | $920,000 |
| Median List Price | $975,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $498 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,196 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,200 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 11 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $498 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,235 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |