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Lompoc, CA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Maya

Things that make Lompoc unique

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $433,800, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, s...

4 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Abigail C.

Moving to Lompoc for work -advice?

Hello, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $433,800, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely fr...

3 replies 24 upvotes moving
Daniel S.

Dog-friendly places in Lompoc?

First post here. Rent is about $1,516/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Lompoc? People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

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philly_jordan

Unpopular opinion about Lompoc

Alright, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $433,800 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. N...

7 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Daniel S.

Best restaurants in Lompoc?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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gabriel_native

Couple moving to Lompoc from out of state

Hey folks, Just moved here 18 months ago and Rent is about $1,516/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

5 replies 2 upvotes moving
Daniel S.

Career opportunities in Lompoc, CA

It's a a smaller city city with about 43,819 people. Homes are going for about $433,800 on average. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,516/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Looking forward to...

7 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Jonathan

Planning a move to Lompoc -neighborhoods?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Lompoc sits at 679.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,819 people. The parks and...

2 replies 25 upvotes moving
Grayson Jackson

Day-to-day life in Lompoc, CA

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

24 replies 28 upvotes living
Eva W.

What Lompoc does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $433,800 on average. Household incomes average around $70,038 in Lompoc. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

2 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Jonathan

What I wish I knew before living in Lompoc

Alright, The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,819 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

7 replies 18 upvotes living
Zoey

Pros and cons of Lompoc after 7 years

Hi all, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,516/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a ...

6 replies 22 upvotes living
Eugene D.

Anyone work in healthcare in Lompoc?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $433,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Lompoc sits at 679.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? It's changi...

0 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Abigail C.

Rent vs buy in Lompoc -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Median household income is $70,038, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes ar...

1 replies 14 upvotes housing
Abigail C.

Working in Lompoc -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a ...

0 replies 23 upvotes jobs
Ezekiel

Lompoc in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $433,800 on average. Rent is about $1,516/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's n...

3 replies 16 upvotes qa
Eugene D.

Couple moving to Lompoc from out of state

Hey, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,516 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience?

5 replies 24 upvotes moving
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