At a Glance
Median Income
$58,158
$24,426 per capita
Home Value
$192,300
Zillow: $285,497
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.0% smoking rate
How New Cuyama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Cuyama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Cuyama a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Cuyama residents earn a median household income of $58,158 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,426. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Cuyama is $192,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,497. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
24.3% of adults in New Cuyama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Cuyama has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population542
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,158
Per Capita$24,426
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,300
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$285,497
Housing Units307
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.0%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,175 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in New Cuyama was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.