At a Glance
Home Value
$643,100
Zillow: $766,764
Median Rent
$634/mo
43.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
10.3% smoking rate
How Santa Margarita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Margarita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Margarita a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Margarita is $643,100 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $766,764. Median rent is $634/month, with 43.1% 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 1981.
Education
50.2% of adults in Santa Margarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Margarita has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population665
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$69,560
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$24,505M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,179
Housing
Home Value$643,100
Rent$634
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$766,764
Housing Units507
Rent Burden43.1%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband56.6%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Margarita was built in 1981.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
57.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,072 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.