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Santa Margarita, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Luis Obispo County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
665
Population
1,279/sq mi density
$643,100
Home Value
$766,764 Zillow
$634
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,531 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$643,100
128% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
34.7%
47% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
507
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$643,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$766,764
Median Sale Price
$807,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
34.7%
Owner-Occupied
65.3%
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:
$634/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
7 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$598
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
34.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $643,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,764 |
| Median Sale Price | $807,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $598 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $634 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $598 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 507 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 43.1% |