Santa Maria, CA
California · Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro
Santa Maria is a large city in California with a population of 109,880. Residents earn $84,617 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
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How Santa Maria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Santa Maria a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Santa Maria receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, a high uninsured rate. Santa Maria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Santa Maria is $84,617, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Santa Maria is $478,200, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,842 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
The violent crime rate of 427 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,960 per 100,000, 51% above the national average.
Education
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Santa Maria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Santa Maria vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Santa Maria vs U.S. Average
Income: Santa Maria vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $84,617 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,772 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,340 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,768 |
| Gini Index | 0.489 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,497 |
| County GDP | $41,425M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,253 |
| Healthcare | 1,508 |
| Retail | 1,476 |
| Manufacturing | 521 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,996 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 110.70 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $478,200 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $646,468 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $418 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 59 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,842 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,415 |
| Rent Burden | 33.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 51.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Housing Units | 29,860 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,996 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)
Health Metrics: Santa Maria vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
| Short Sleep | 35.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Uninsured | 22.7% |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,305 |
| Dentists | 1:1,093 |
| Mental Health | 1:150 |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Dental Visits | 51.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,123/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,508 |
Crime Rates: Santa Maria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 426.7/100K |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Murder | 2.9/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.8/100K |
| Robbery | 144.8/100K |
| Assault | 236.2/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 2,959.6/100K |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 647.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,454.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 858.2/100K |
| Arson | 10.7/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Traffic Accidents | 3,245 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9331°N, 120.4436°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Santa Barbara County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0360 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.27 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.08 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1812 | S. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.4 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1927 | S. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 33 km |
| 1878 | S. CALIFORNIA | Meteorological | 1.0 m | 1 | 38 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 26.7 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Traffic Accidents | 3,245 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.0 / 4.0 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 63.3% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.54 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 23.4 sq mi |
| County | Santa Barbara County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |
| Avg Download Speed | 81.0 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 6.2 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 57 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 65 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,508 |
| Restaurants | 1,253 |
| Retail Stores | 1,476 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $277 ($166–$443) |
| Specialist Visit | $387 ($221–$609) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $221 ($111–$387) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,435 ($886–$5,535) |
| Dental Cleaning | $144 ($83–$221) |
| Dental Filling | $277 ($166–$443) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $50 ($28–$83) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $83 ($55–$133) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $332 ($166–$554) |
| Tire Rotation | $44 ($22–$83) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $664 ($443–$1,107) |
| Battery Replacement | $221 ($111–$387) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $111 ($66–$166) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $100 ($55–$155) |
| HVAC Repair | $443 ($166–$886) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,749 ($4,428–$13,284) |
| Roof Repair | $1,107 ($443–$2,214) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,963 ($6,089–$16,605) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,661 ($554–$3,875) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,605 ($5,535–$33,210) |
| DUI Defense | $5,535 ($2,214–$11,070) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,661 ($886–$3,321) |
| Will Preparation | $554 ($221–$1,107) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,768 ($1,107–$5,535) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $28 ($17–$50) |
| Women's Haircut | $61 ($33–$111) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $166 ($83–$277) |
| Manicure | $28 ($17–$50) |
| Pedicure | $44 ($28–$72) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $89 ($55–$144) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.54 ($3.32–$6.09) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.87 ($2.77–$5.54) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.21 ($2.77–$6.09) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.98 ($3.32–$7.20) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $6.09 ($4.43–$8.30) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.11 ($0.66–$1.99) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $155 ($89–$277) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $77 ($33–$166) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $77 ($44–$133) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $77 ($44–$111) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $72 ($33–$111) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $94 ($55–$166) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $221 ($83–$554) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,214 ($1,328–$3,875) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $77 ($33–$144) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $17 ($8.86–$28) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $111 ($33–$277) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $33 ($17–$83) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,328 ($664–$2,768) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,107 ($554–$2,214) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $443 ($221–$775) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $55 ($28–$111) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,107 ($443–$2,768) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,838 ($5,535–$33,210) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $66 ($33–$111) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $111 ($55–$221) |
| Dog Grooming | $66 ($33–$111) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $44 ($22–$83) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $332 ($166–$554) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $221 ($111–$443) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,959 |
| Toddler | $1,338 |
| Preschool | $1,048 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,572 |
| Toddler | $1,323 |
| Preschool | $1,240 |
Top Industries in Santa Barbara County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 29,638 | 563 | $40,579 | 16.93 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 28,097 | 5,262 | $69,623 | 0.91 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 24,101 | 1,208 | $35,120 | 1.23 |
| Retail Trade | 18,374 | 1,418 | $43,516 | 0.85 |
| Manufacturing | 12,476 | 597 | $97,824 | 0.70 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 12,190 | 1,686 | $141,459 | 0.81 |
| Construction | 10,344 | 1,384 | $73,380 | 0.91 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 9,856 | 764 | $51,108 | 0.77 |
| Other Services | 6,710 | 1,295 | $50,219 | 1.03 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4,596 | 434 | $90,081 | 0.54 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4,149 | 282 | $36,533 | 1.14 |
| Information & Technology | 3,791 | 214 | $146,713 | 0.94 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3,523 | 548 | $127,360 | 0.40 |
| Real Estate | 3,362 | 843 | $64,982 | 1.00 |
| Educational Services | 3,171 | 212 | $54,798 | 0.71 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3,125 | 265 | $61,676 | 0.34 |
| Management of Companies | 2,440 | 62 | $219,531 | 0.67 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 579 | 34 | $104,677 | 0.71 |
| Utilities | 431 | 21 | $136,255 | 0.52 |
| Unclassified | 4 | 20 | $98,505 | 0.01 |
Colleges & Universities in Santa Maria
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Public · Associate | 15,608 | — | $1,146 | $8,994 |
| CET-Santa Maria | Private Non-Profit · Certificate | 200 | — | — | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Private For-Profit · Associate | 182 | — | — | — |
Hospitals in Santa Maria
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes | (805) 739-3100 |
Schools in Santa Maria
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Valley High | High | 3,220 | 132 | 24.4:1 |
| Santa Maria High | High | 3,196 | 140 | 22.8:1 |
| Ernest Righetti High | High | 2,494 | 112 | 22.3:1 |
| Kunst (Tommie) Junior High | Middle | 1,030 | 56 | 18.4:1 |
| Fesler (Isaac) Junior High | Middle | 959 | 51 | 18.8:1 |
| Bruce (Robert) Elementary | Elementary | 951 | 43 | 22.1:1 |
| Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary | Elementary | 938 | 40 | 23.5:1 |
| Alvin Elementary | Elementary | 914 | 39 | 23.4:1 |
| Rice (William) Elementary | Elementary | 913 | 37 | 24.7:1 |
| Liberty Elementary | Elementary | 873 | 44 | 19.8:1 |
| Miller (Isaac) Elementary | Elementary | 858 | 35 | 24.5:1 |
| Adam (William Laird) Elementary | Elementary | 856 | 36 | 23.8:1 |
| Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary | Elementary | 854 | 36 | 23.7:1 |
| Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary | Elementary | 834 | 33 | 25.3:1 |
| Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary | Elementary | 833 | 37 | 22.5:1 |
| Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary | Elementary | 803 | 36 | 22.3:1 |
| El Camino Junior High | Middle | 779 | 45 | 17.3:1 |
| Battles (Washington) Elementary | Elementary | 771 | 37 | 20.8:1 |
| Fairlawn Elementary | Elementary | 746 | 33 | 22.6:1 |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary | Elementary | 720 | 26 | 27.7:1 |
| Bill Libbon Elementary | Elementary | 710 | 33 | 21.5:1 |
| Sanchez (David J.) Elementary | Elementary | 652 | 27 | 24.1:1 |
| Patterson Road Elementary | Elementary | 612 | 22 | 27.8:1 |
| Arellanes Junior High | Middle | 596 | 30 | 19.9:1 |
| Bonita Elementary | Elementary | 540 | 25 | 21.6:1 |
| Alice Shaw Elementary | Elementary | 511 | 20 | 25.6:1 |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Elementary | 510 | 20 | 25.5:1 |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary | Elementary | 471 | 18 | 26.2:1 |
| Orcutt Junior High | Middle | 468 | 22 | 21.3:1 |
| Lakeview Junior High | Middle | 442 | 19 | 23.3:1 |
| Family Partnership Charter (Charter) | Other | 368 | 22 | 16.7:1 |
| Trivium Charter (Charter) | Other | 321 | 17 | 18.9:1 |
| Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary | Elementary | 293 | 14 | 20.9:1 |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary | Elementary | 189 | 9 | 21.0:1 |
Radio Stations near Santa Maria
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97.3 The Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 101.9 The Rock | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KPHRED Radio | life, neurospicy | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Santa Maria
8 campgrounds found near Santa Maria.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERRO ALTO CAMPGROUND | 4.3/5 | 22 | $35 |
| DAVY BROWN CAMPGROUND | 4.1/5 | 13 | $30 |
| MT. FIGUEROA CAMPGROUND | 4.1/5 | 32 | $30 |
| LA PANZA CAMPGROUND | 4.0/5 | 7 | $30 |
| NAVAJO FLATS CAMPGROUND | 2.8/5 | 6 | $30 |
| American Canyon Campground | — | 12 | Free |
| Horseshoe Springs Campground | — | — | Free |
| TURKEY FLAT OHV STAGING AREA | — | 4 | $30 |
National Parks Near Santa Maria
15 national parks and monuments found near Santa Maria.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Cayucos State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Channel Islands National Park | National Park | Free |
| El Capitán State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Estero Bluffs State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gaviota State Park | State Park | Free |
| Harmony Headlands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hearst San Simeon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Montaña de Oro State Park | State Park | Free |
| Morro Bay State Park | State Park | Free |
| Morro Strand State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Pismo State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Point Sal State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Refugio State Beach | State Park | Free |
| Santa Maria Fair Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Santa Maria
107+ trails found near Santa Maria.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE CANYON LA BREA | 18.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASTLE CRAGS | 10.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MANZANA | 9.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILLOW SPRING | 8.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HURRICANE DECK | 8.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PINE MOUNTAIN OHV | 6.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BUCKHORN RIDGE OHV | 6.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| KERRY CANYON OHV | 6.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAR CANYON LOOP OHV | 6.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LOPEZ CANYON | 6.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ROQUE CANYON | 5.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ALEJANDRO | 5.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| GARCIA OHV | 4.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FERNANDEZ | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BRANCH CREEK OHV | 4.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CALDWELL - TROUT CREEK | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BIG ROCKS OHV | 4.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILSON CANYON | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | — | — |
| CATWAY OHV | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BEAR CANYON | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MARE SPRING OHV | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| TEQUEPIS | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ZACA PEAK | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| POTRERO CANYON | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| UPPER 35 CANYON OHV | 3.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| AVENALES | 3.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| AMERICAN CANYON | 3.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TWIN ROCKS OHV | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SHAW RIDGE OHV | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| SELLERS POTRERO | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LAS CHICHES OHV | 3.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| HOWARDS BYPASS OHV | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LITTLE FALLS | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LOS MACHOS OHV | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| ADOBE | 2.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| INDIAN | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WHITE ELEPHANT | 2.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SULPHUR SPRING | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ARROYO QUEMADO | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TOWER OHV | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LA JOLLA | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LAS CHICHES CUTT-OFF OHV | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CALDWELL - TROUT CREEK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| KERRY CANYON OHV | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BIG FALLS | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MUNCH CANYON | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| POWERLINE OHV | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| RINCONADA | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BUCKHORN RIGDE | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| PARADISE OHV | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FIR CANYON DAVY BROWN | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SELLERS POTRERO | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CALDWELL - TROUT CREEK | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEAR CANYON CONN. | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| STONY CREEK | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| NAVAJO BYPASS OHV | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| GIFFORD | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HORSE CANYON LA BREA | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LA PANZA BYPASS OHV | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BLACK MOUNTAIN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| QUEEN BEE OHV | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LOGAN RIDGE OHV | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MANZANA | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| JACK SPRINGS OHV | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| FIR CANYON DAVY BROWN | 1.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LA JOLLA | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WHITE ROCK CONNECTOR | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MANZANA | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BIG FALLS | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| QUAIL OHV | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| AMERICAN CANYON | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LA JOLLA | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILLOW SPUR | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BENCHMARK OHV | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CALDWELL - TROUT CREEK | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MUNCH CANYON CONNECTOR | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LOPEZ CANYON | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MCGINNIS CREEK OHV | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA) | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| SELLERS POTRERO | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA) | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| MUNCH CANYON | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| TEQUEPIS | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA) | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HORSE CANYON LA BREA | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASTLE CRAGS | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| HORSESHOE SPRINGS SPUR OHV | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| PINO ALTO | 0.5 | ASPHALT | Yes | — | — |
| HORSESHOE SPRINGS SPUR OHV | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| LA CANADA OHV | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MCGINNIS CREEK OHV | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| MADRE OHV | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| STONY CREEK | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BEAR CANYON LOOP OHV | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| CALDWELL - TROUT CREEK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| BIG FALLS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LITTLE FALLS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASTLE CRAGS | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| AVENALES | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| ARROYO QUEMADO | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| CASTLE CRAGS | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | Yes |
| LA CANADA OHV | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURNOUT OHV | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURNOUT OHV | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURNOUT OHV | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
| BURNOUT OHV | — | NATIVE MATERIAL | — | — | — |
Historical Trends — Santa Maria
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 101,627 | $50,563 |
| 2015 | 103,471 | $50,433 |
| 2017 | 105,423 | $55,485 |
| 2019 | 105,926 | $63,341 |
| 2021 | 109,711 | $73,300 |
| 2023 | 110,641 | $84,617 |
Museums in Santa Maria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNES DISCOVERY CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 1065 GUADALUPE ST | 8053432455 | $424,401 |
| DANA ADOBE NIPOMO AMIGOS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8059292198 | $148,585 | |
| SOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8054898282 | $130,895 | |
| SOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8054898282 | $130,895 | |
| SANTA MARIA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8059223130 | $90,026 | |
| SAMUEL J PERRY NATURAL MUSEUM CORPORATION | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 412 SOUTH MCCLELLAND | 8056140806 | $53,832 |
| SANTA MARIA MUSEUM OF FLIGHT | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8059228758 | $37,784 | |
| BRUSH POPPERS OF THE CENTRAL COAST | HISTORY MUSEUM | 1085 CAMINO CABALLO | 8059291580 | |
| CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P O BOX 475 | 8054414936 | |
| CENTRAL COAST AQUARIUM SOCIETY | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 8057732439 | ||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NIPOMO NATIVE GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8059293589 | ||
| RANCHO DE GUADALUPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 1005 GUADALUPE ST | 8053435901 | |
| SANTA MANUELA SCHOOL | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8054898745 | ||
| SANTA MARIA MUSEUM ART CENTER | ART MUSEUM | 412 S MCCLELLAND ST | 8056140806 | |
| SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 705 S MCCLELLAND STREET | 8059288414 | |
| SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILROAD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8056147093 | ||
| SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 708 S MILLER STREET | 8058636645 | |
| VINTAGE BICYCLE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY | 421 S. MCCLELLAND ST. | 0.0 | 456,903 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Oak Park Plaza Farmers Market | East Branch, K-Mart Parking lot | ||||
| Arroyo Grande Spencers CFM | 1464 E. Grand Avenue | ||||
| Nipomo Certified Farmers' Market | 1645 Trilogy Parkway | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sun: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; | Visit | |
| Orcutt Farmers Market | Bradley St. & Clark St. | ||||
| Vandenberg Village Certified Farmers Market | 120 Burton Mesa Blvd | 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017 | Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Santa Maria
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Maria
51 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Maria
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santa Maria
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Maria
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Maria
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Maria
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Maria
21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Maria
23 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Maria
12 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Maria
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Santa Maria
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Maria
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fess Parker Winery | Brewers, Wineries | 2643 Industrial Pkwy | 8053492034 | |
| Foxen Vineyard | alcoholic beverages reta | 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd | 8059374251 | Visit |
| Harry's Night Club & Beach Bar | Cocktail Lounges, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Travel & Leisure, Bar and Nightclub, Recreation Facilities, | 690 Cypress St | 8057731010, 8057736795 | Visit |
| John Kerr Wines | Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries | Po Box 7539 | 8056885337 | Visit |
| Laetitia Vineyard & Winery | Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers, Business Consultants, Agriculture Consultants, Wine Consultants, Whole | 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr | 8054811772 | Visit |
| Pismo Brewing Company | Restaurant, Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Bar | 361 Pomeroy Ave | 8052956200 | Visit |
| Santa Maria Brewing Co. | Brewery | 112 Cuyama Ln | 8053492090 | Visit |
| Shell Beach Brew House | Brewers | 1527 Shell Beach Rd | 8052956328 |
Nursing Homes in Santa Maria
4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF 1530 E CYPRESS WY |
Non profit - Corporation | 95 | 89 | 5/5 | — | 5/5 | 4/5 | 8057393650 |
| SANTA MARIA CARE CENTER 820 W COOK ST |
For profit - Corporation | 55 | 51 | 4/5 | — | 4/5 | 2/5 | 8059258877 |
| COUNTRY OAKS CARE CENTER 830 E CHAPEL ST |
For profit - Corporation | 59 | 51 | 2/5 | — | 4/5 | 3/5 | 8059226657 |
| VILLA MARIA HEALTHCARE CENTER 425 E BARCELLUS AVE |
For profit - Corporation | 81 | 59 | 2/5 | — | 4/5 | 5/5 | 8059223558 |
Pharmacies in Santa Maria
19 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ALBERTSONS-SAVON - 6348 | 2320 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-928-7623 |
| COSTCO | 1335 SOUTH BRADLEY ROAD | 805-922-3430 |
| CVS - 3153 | 733 EAST MAIN STREET | 805-922-1928 |
| CVS - 9394 | 4852 SOUTH BRADLEY ROAD | 805-938-9774 |
| CVS - 9750 | 1830 NORTH BROADWAY | 805-348-3555 |
| CVS - 9821 | 2116 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-922-1957 |
| HOMETOWN PHARMACY | 1414 SOUTH MILLER STREET | 805-922-6515 |
| JDX PHARMACY | 1504 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-922-1747 |
| MARIAN INFUSION SERVICES | 506 EAST PLAZA DRIVE | 805-739-3810 |
| MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY | 1400 EAST CHURCH STREET | 805-739-3000 |
| PAIN MANAGEMENT PHARMACY | 2003 SOUTH MILLER STREET | 805-928-4700 |
| PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY - SANTA MARIA | 2115 SOUTH CENTERPOINTE PARKWAY | 805-346-7239 |
| RITE AID - 5835 | 345 TOWN CENTER WEST | 805-925-1167 |
| RITE AID - 5836 | 2405 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-925-6404 |
| TARGET | 223 EAST BETTERAVIA ROAD | 805-922-7184 |
| VONS | 1482 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-925-5366 |
| WAL-MART - 2507 | 2220 SOUTH BRADLEY ROAD | 805-349-1192 |
| WALGREENS - 6287 | 2399 SOUTH BROADWAY | 805-928-4633 |
| WALGREENS - 6288 | 707 NORTH BROADWAY | 805-614-4667 |
EV Charging Stations in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Towne Center Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger | 371 Town Center East | Tesla | 20 | TESLA | public | |
| Target T0309 (Santa Maria, CA) | 223 E Betteravia Rd | Electrify America | 4 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| BMW SANTA MARIA BMWSM DC FAST 1 | 2150 South College Drive | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772COMBO | public | |
| BMW SANTA MARIA BMWSM DC FAST 2 | 2150 South College Drive | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772COMBO | public | |
| WINN 1 WINN 1 | 800 W Main St | ChargePoint Network | 1 | CHADEMO J1772COMBO | public | |
| AHC LOT 1 UNIT 1 | 800 S COLLEGE DR | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| AHC LOT 1 UNIT 2 | 800 S COLLEGE DR | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| AHC LOT 1 UNIT 3 | 800 S COLLEGE DR | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| AHC LOT 1 UNIT 4 | 800 S COLLEGE DR | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| BMW SANTA MARIA BMWSM LEVEL 2 | 2150 S. College Drive Auto Plaza Drive | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| COMMUNITY VW COMMUNITY VW | 2150 S College Drive | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| County of Santa Barbara - Road Yard | 912 W Foster Rd | POWERFLEX | 4 | J1772 | private | |
| Foxen Vineyard & Winery | 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd | TURNONGREEN | 6 | J1772 | public | |
| Foxen Winery Public Stations | 7600 Foxen Canyon Rd | CHARGELAB | 4 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 1&2 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 11&12 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 3&4 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 5&6 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 7&8 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HONDA SANTA MAR HSM 9&10 | 1735 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL DOC PARKING W | 1418 E Church St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL MRMC ADA | 1400 E Church St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL MRMC PRE ADMIT | 1400 E Church St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL MRMC_DOCTORS | 1400 E Church St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| HOSPITAL PRE ADMIT NORTH | 1409 E Church St | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| KSM KIASM | 2175 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Presqu'ile Winery - Tesla Destination | 5391 Presquile Dr | Tesla Destination | 2 | J1772 TESLA | public | |
| Radisson Hotel Santa Maria - Tesla Destination | 3455 Skyway Dr | Tesla Destination | 2 | TESLA | public | |
| Santa Maria Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat | 1918 S Broadway | Non-Networked | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| Santa Maria Ford | 1035 E Battles Rd | Non-Networked | 2 | J1772 | private | |
| Santa Maria Nissan | 1001 E Battles Rd | Non-Networked | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SMXSM HAMPTON 1 | 2190 Preisker Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SMXSM HAMPTON 2 | 2190 Preisker Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| SMXSM HAMPTON 3 | 2190 Preisker Ln | ChargePoint Network | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| THEGATEHOUSEBNV BACK | 3503 Rancho Tepusquet Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| THEGATEHOUSEBNV FRONT | 3503 Rancho Tepusquet Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Toyota of Santa Maria | 700 E Betteravia Rd | Non-Networked | 1 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 1 - TSM 2 | 1641-1647 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 11 - TSM 12 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 13 - TSM 14 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 3 - TSM 4 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 5 - TSM 6 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 7 - TSM 8 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| TSM TSM 9 - TSM 10 | 1643 S Bradley Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Santa Maria
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 1261 LONGVIEW AVENUE (114196) | GTOWER | 63 |
| 1261 LONGVIEW AVENUE (114196) | GTOWER | 63 |
| MT. SOLOMON at HWY 101 (12551) | LTOWER | 36 |
| 4675 Harris Grade Road (12550) | LTOWER | 34 |
| (Arroyo Grande) 2.3 MILES NORTH OF HWY. 101 & LOS BERROS ROAD | TOWER | 29 |
| 1952 NORTH ROEMER PLACE (12575) | MTOWER | 24 |
| 1952 NORTH ROEMER PLACE (12575) | MTOWER | 24 |
| 1952 ROEMER CT (12575) | MTOWER | 24 |
| Lee Road - Bldg 22104 (48775) | MTOWER | 19 |
Fire Stations in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria City Fire Department | 314 W Cook ST RM 8 | Career | 805-925-0951 |
Power Plants Near Santa Maria
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&A-SANTA MARIA II LLC | LANDFILL GAS | 221117 | -120.4 | OP |
| SANTA MARIA LFG POWER PLANT | LANDFILL GAS | 221117 | -120.4 | OP |
| SANTA MARIA COGEN PLANT | NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE | 221112 | -120.5 | RE |
Bridges in Santa Maria
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 210 | 58,000 | F | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 145 | 58,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1962 | 2,091 | 56,000 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1972 | 306 | 48,000 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 113 | 25,500 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 113 | 25,500 | G | |
| Tee Beam | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 199 | 20,900 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1974 | 31 | 20,900 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1962 | 26 | 17,800 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1997 | 102 | 16,500 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1997 | 22 | 14,500 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1997 | 197 | 5,574 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1975 | 35 | 4,600 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1991 | 45 | 4,600 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1975 | 34 | 4,400 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2001 | 191 | 3,210 | F | |
| Arch (Deck) | Concrete | 2005 | 48 | 1,800 | G | |
| Other | Steel | 2001 | 404 | 1,000 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete continuous | 2001 | 217 | 500 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 2000 | 46 | 200 | G | |
| Slab | Concrete | 2001 | 47 | 200 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1990 | 25 | 200 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete continuous | 1978 | 29 | 200 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 2005 | 36 | 200 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 2005 | 33 | 200 | F |
Correctional Facilities in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN BRANCH JAIL | BLACK RD AND BETTERAVIA RD | COUNTY | 376 | CLOSED | |
| SANTA MARIA JUVENILE HALL | 4263 CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD | COUNTY | 80 | 140 | OPEN |
| SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SANTA MARIA STATION JAIL | 812-A W. FOSTER ROAD | COUNTY | 2 | 35 | OPEN |
Amtrak Stations in Santa Maria
3 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grover Beach, CA | 180 West Grand Avenue | TRAIN |
| Guadalupe, CA | 330 Guadalupe Street | TRAIN |
| Santa Maria, CA | 205 South Nicholson Avenue | BUS |
Superfund Sites Near Santa Maria
6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GAS & AUTOMOTIVE | 1606 N. BROADWAY | SANTA BARBARA |
| FREEPORT MCMORAN LOMPOC OIL & GAS PLANT | 3602 HARRIS GRADE ROAD | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY |
| FREEPORT MCMORAN LOMPOC OIL & GAS PLANT | 3602 HARRIS GRADE ROAD | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY |
| SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY | 5325 FOXEN CANYON ROAD | SANTA BARBARA |
| VANDENBERG AFB | HWY 1 | SANTA BARBARA |
| VANDENBERG AFB | HWY 1 | SANTA BARBARA |
Airports Near Santa Maria
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles Municipal Airport | PRB | Medium Airport |
| San Luis County Regional Airport | SBP | Medium Airport |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | SBA | Medium Airport |
| Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field | SMX | Medium Airport |
| Vandenberg Space Force Base | VBG | Medium Airport |
| Bean Canyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Belridge Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Blech Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bonel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| California Valley Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camatta Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crawford Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuaslui Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Double L Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Halter Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hart Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Katacreek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leffler Ag Services Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lompoc Airport | LPC | Small Airport |
| Oak Country Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oceano County Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Canyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Porter Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pozo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho San Simeon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Margarita Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Ynez Airport | SQA | Small Airport |
| Shepherd Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wilson Creek Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Santa Maria
8 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Police Department | 200 North Halcyon Road | |
| California Highway Patrol Station 14 | ||
| Grover Beach Police Station | ||
| Pismo Beach Police | 330 Main Street | |
| Pismo Beach Police Department | 1000 Bello Street | |
| Santa Maria Police Department | 222 East Cook Street | |
| Santa Maria Police Station 1 | 1111 West Betteravia Road | |
| SB County Sheriff Santa Maria Substation |
Grocery Stores in Santa Maria
106 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 2GO MSO 43166 | Convenience Store | 2164 S Broadway |
| 7 Eleven Store 27443 B | Convenience Store | 1945 S Broadway |
| 7 Star Food Store | Convenience Store | 1218 S Blosser Rd |
| 7-ELEVEN #16769 A | Convenience Store | 804 W Cook St |
| 7-ELEVEN #16810 C | Convenience Store | 1104 S Blosser Rd |
| 7-ELEVEN #26218 B | Convenience Store | 1808 N Broadway |
| 7-Eleven 17499 B | Convenience Store | 121 W Stowell Rd |
| 7-Eleven 18828D | Convenience Store | 1017 N Broadway |
| Adan 3 | Grocery Store | 101 N Depot St |
| Aj Grocery Express | Convenience Store | 101 N Depot St |
| Albertson's 1348 | Supermarket | 2320 S Broadway |
| ALDI 79037 | Supermarket | 425 East Betteravia Rd |
| Alvin Market | Convenience Store | 401 W Alvin Ave |
| Am Pm | Convenience Store | 1611 S Blosser Rd |
| Anita's Spirit | Convenience Store | 1611 S Broadway |
| Arco 42894 | Convenience Store | 1606 N Broadway |
| Baby's Nutrition 2 | Grocery Store | 919B N Broadway |
| Baby's Nutrition 6 | Grocery Store | 311 N McClelland St |
| Babys Nutrition Inc 3 | Grocery Store | 1543 S Broadway S |
| Babys Nutrition Inc 4 | Grocery Store | 425 S Blosser Rd |
| Battles Market Inc | Convenience Store | 1614 S McClelland St |
| Boone Street Market Inc | Convenience Store | 501 E Boone St |
| Broadway Liquor | Convenience Store | 1535 S Broadway |
| Carl's Jr. 242 | Restaurant Meals Program | 2185 S Broadway |
| Carniceria El Matador | Grocery Store | 101 N Depot St |
| Carniceria La Bonita | Grocery Store | 1000 W Main St |
| CARNICERIA LA MIA | Specialty Store | 417 S Blosser Rd |
| Corner Stop Market | Convenience Store | 323 E Mill St |
| Costco Wholesale 1275 | Super Store | 1700 S Bradley Rd |
| Cugini's Pizzeria and Trattoria | Restaurant Meals Program | 230 E Betteravia Rd |
| CVS Pharmacy 3153 | Other | 733 E Main St |
| CVS Pharmacy 9750 | Other | 1830 N Broadway |
| Debu Food Mart | Grocery Store | 1521 Stowell Center Plz |
| Dollar Tree 1827 | Other | 1647 N Broadway |
| Dollar Tree 5806 | Other | 525 S Blosser Rd |
| DOLLARTREE 10636 | Other | 2410 South Broadway |
| Drive In Liquor | Convenience Store | 1010 W Main St |
| El Amigo Abad | Grocery Store | 717 E Main St |
| El Camino Liquor | Convenience Store | 602 W Main St |
| El Gallo Market | Convenience Store | 1203 N Broadway |
| El Milagro Market | Convenience Store | 408 N Benwiley Ave |
| El Pollo Loco #3882 | Restaurant Meals Program | 305 E Betteravia Rd |
| El Toro Loco | Supermarket | 204 N Blosser Rd |
| FOOD MAXX 450 | Supermarket | 2440 S Broadway |
| FOOD MAXX 451 | Supermarket | 1870 N Broadway |
| FOODS CO 779 | Super Store | 1465 S Broadway |
| Golden Corral | Restaurant Meals Program | 2104 S Bradley Rd |
| Grocery Outlet Of Santa Maria 63 | Supermarket | 1948 S Broadway |
| L & K Liquor Inc | Convenience Store | 510 N Broadway |
| La Favorita Market | Supermarket | 1635 N Broadway |
| La Favorita Market | Grocery Store | 721 W Church St |
| La Favorita Market SM #3 | Grocery Store | 1711 S Broadway |
| La Favorita Plaza | Grocery Store | 1637 S Broadway |
| La Favorita Plaza Cash And Carry | Supermarket | 1000 N Broadway |
| La Favorita Plaza West Inc | Grocery Store | 1138 W Church St |
| La Fiesta Market | Convenience Store | 611 E Main St |
| La Puerta Del Sol Inc. | Grocery Store | 1125 W Main St |
| Maguey Liquor Inc | Convenience Store | 400 W Main St |
| Main Central Market | Grocery Store | 822 W Main St |
| McDonald's #1114 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1710 S Broadway |
| McDonald's #27685 | Restaurant Meals Program | 2280 Skyway Dr |
| McDonald's #4201 | Restaurant Meals Program | 320 N Broadway |
| Mercado Y Carniceria La Mia | Supermarket | 112 E Grant St |
| MERCADO Y CARNICERIA SU MESA | Supermarket | 123 S Blosser Rd |
| Mercado Y Carniceria Su Mesa 2 | Super Store | 1571 Stowell Center Plaza |
| Mi Rancho Market Sm Inc | Supermarket | 501 S Russell Ave |
| Moller Retail 6113 | Convenience Store | 910 E Betteravia Rd |
| Moller Retail 879 | Convenience Store | 1027 E Stowell Rd |
| Mountain Mikes Pizza | Restaurant Meals Program | 2228 S. Bradley Rd |
| Mountain Mikes Pizza | Restaurant Meals Program | 1729 N Broadway |
| Nurtured Families 2 | Grocery Store | 205 E Fesler St |
| Papa Murphy's Pizza CA269 | Specialty Store | 2316 S Broadway |
| Papas Discount | Convenience Store | 1975 S Broadway |
| Pizza Hut 030538 | Restaurant Meals Program | 743 E Main St |
| Preciosa Market | Convenience Store | 300 S Blosser Rd |
| Pueblo Supermarkets 1 | Convenience Store | 601 W Main St |
| Red Eye Liquor | Convenience Store | 223 N Broadway |
| Roscoe's Kitchen | Restaurant Meals Program | 229 Town Ctr W |
| Scott Family Fresh LLC 63 | Super Store | 1948 S Broadway |
| SMART & FINAL 336 | Super Store | 1721 S Broadway |
| Speedway 3981 | Convenience Store | 1144 W Main St |
| Subway #40595 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1201 E Main St |
| Subway #46278 | Restaurant Meals Program | 193 Town Ctr E |
| Subway #53545 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1625 S Blosser Rd |
| Subway 3384 | Restaurant Meals Program | 809A N Broadway |
| TANGLEWOOD MARKET | Convenience Store | 3506 Black Rd |
| Target Store T-0309 | Super Store | 223 E Betteravia Rd |
| The Short Stop Market | Convenience Store | 1001 E Donovan Rd |
| Tkp Farms Inc. | Farmers and Markets | 915 S Blosser Rd |
| Tortilleria Mexico #1 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1537 S Broadway |
| Tortilleria Mexico #3 | Restaurant Meals Program | 1003 N Broadway |
| Tortilleria Mexico #4 | Restaurant Meals Program | 101 N Depot St |
| Trader Joe's 239 | Supermarket | 1303 S Bradley Rd |
| Vallarta Supermarket 46 | Super Store | 1482 S Broadway |
| Vallarta Supermarkets 31 | Super Store | 1875 N Broadway |
| VONS 2301 | Supermarket | 817 E Main St |
| VSZ Asian Market & Gift Shop | Grocery Store | 105 E Mill St |
| Walgreens 06287 | Other | 2399 S Broadway |
| Walgreens 06288 | Other | 707 N Broadway |
| Walmart 2507 | Super Store | 2220 S BRADLEY RD |
| Walmart 5658 | Super Store | 2240 S BRADLEY RD |
| Walmart Neighborhood Market 5659 | Super Store | 500 S Blosser Rd |
| Wendy's #11741 | Restaurant Meals Program | 2120 Preisker Ln |
| Wendy's #80650 | Restaurant Meals Program | 2150 S Bradley Rd |
| Wimpys Liquor Inc | Grocery Store | 921 N Broadway |
| Woody's Butcher Block | Other | 700 East Main Street |
Post Offices in Santa Maria
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Santa Maria Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Santa Maria
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aegis Treatment Centers LLC - Santa Maria | Substance Abuse | 805-357-5195 |
| Childrens Mental Health Services | Mental Health | 805-934-6385 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Daniel Bryant Yth and Fam Ctr Adol Trt | Substance Abuse | 805-925-8860 |
| Ken Starr MD Wellness Group | Substance Abuse | 805-242-1360 |
| LAGS Recovery Centers Inc - Road to Recovery Integrated Care Ctr | Substance Abuse | 805-332-4568 |
| Legacy Village LLC - DBA Solid Rock Recovery | Both | 800-997-6977 |
| Road to Recover Shelter and - Navigation Center | Both | 805-332-4568 |
| San Luis Obispo County Mental Health - South County Adult | Mental Health | 805-474-2154 |
| San Luis Obispo County Mental Health - South County Youth | Mental Health | 805-476-7060 |
| SM Adult Mental Health Services | Mental Health | 805-934-6380 |
DOL Wage Violations in Santa Maria
65 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $3,698,908 in back wages owed to 4,829 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Del Tigre | MAJOR | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $763,978 | $4,745 | 161 |
| New Century Farms | MAJOR | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $738,319 | $4,558 | 162 |
| Bauer Residential | SIGNIFICANT | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $272,828 | $6,496 | 42 |
| VTC Enterprises | SIGNIFICANT | VTC Enterpriss | 93455 | — | 1 | $221,880 | $1,563 | 142 |
| Savino Farms | SIGNIFICANT | SAVINO FARMS, INC. | 93454 | — | 1 | $221,863 | $2,773 | 80 |
| Savino Farms Inc. | SIGNIFICANT | SAVINO FARMS, INC. | 93455 | — | 1 | $166,556 | $963 | 173 |
| BIG F COMPANY, INC. [OSHA] | SIGNIFICANT | — | 93455 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | 2 | $157,698 | $652 | 242 |
| Royal Oak Ag Service | SIGNIFICANT | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $120,996 | $771 | 157 |
| RANCHO DEL MAR INC | — | — | 93458 | Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating | 1 | $97,383 | $220 | 443 |
| ADAM BROS. FARMING, INC. [OSHA] | — | — | 93458 | Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming | 1 | $94,146 | $3,138 | 30 |
| Rancho Nuevo Harvesting | — | — | 93458 | — | 7 | $85,739 | $146 | 588 |
| Brothers Best Labor | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $57,236 | $578 | 99 |
| Cardenas Bros | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $52,292 | $451 | 116 |
| ProFresco, Inc. | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $50,790 | $108 | 471 |
| Cal-South Harvesting | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $49,079 | $279 | 176 |
| Pre Con Industries dba Premier Drywall | — | — | 93456 | — | 1 | $46,188 | $577 | 80 |
| Pacific West Labor Resources | — | — | 93456 | — | 1 | $43,299 | $8,660 | 5 |
| Boavista Farms | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $43,297 | $1,546 | 28 |
| Landmark Landscape | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $35,708 | $638 | 56 |
| Valle El Paraiso Berry Farms | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $35,430 | $337 | 105 |
| New Century Farms | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $33,800 | $206 | 164 |
| Mesa View Produce | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $30,836 | $417 | 74 |
| Cardenas Bros Farming Co | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $29,174 | $321 | 91 |
| La Princesa Market #12 | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $22,546 | $980 | 23 |
| Danys Berry Farms | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $22,466 | $535 | 42 |
| Mendoza Bros Farming Inc | — | — | 93456 | — | 1 | $22,109 | $553 | 40 |
| Royal Oaks Ag | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $20,886 | $47 | 446 |
| PACIFICA PERSONNEL INC [OSHA] | — | — | 93454 | Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | 1 | $19,093 | $374 | 51 |
| Silvestre Farms | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $18,969 | $948 | 20 |
| La Fuente Farming, Inc. | — | — | 93454 | — | 2 | $14,785 | $203 | 73 |
| Hill Top Produce | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $14,319 | $447 | 32 |
| ROYAL OAK AG SERVICES, INC. [OSHA] | — | Royal Oak Ag Services, Inc | 93455 | All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming | 2 | $11,965 | $104 | 115 |
| PGM Packing (JO 17193920) | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $9,980 | $208 | 48 |
| E & A FARMING | — | — | 93455 | Strawberry Farming | 1 | $8,575 | $1,225 | 7 |
| La Palma Farms | — | LA PALMA FARMS, INC. | 93455 | — | 2 | $7,219 | $147 | 49 |
| Diamond World Video | — | — | 93455 | — | 2 | $6,671 | $2,224 | 3 |
| Santa Maria Valley Crop Service | — | SANTA MARIA VALLEY CROP SERVICE | 93458 | — | 1 | $5,790 | $526 | 11 |
| Landers Roofing | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $5,555 | $1,389 | 4 |
| New Vision Harvesting, Inc. | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $5,184 | $370 | 14 |
| Boavista Farms | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $4,170 | $113 | 37 |
| MAIN STREET PRODUCE INC. | — | — | 93458 | Strawberry Farming | 1 | $3,413 | $379 | 9 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Stowell) | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $2,849 | $712 | 4 |
| La Favorita Market #3 | — | — | 93458 | — | 2 | $2,661 | $106 | 25 |
| AGRO-JAL [OSHA] | — | — | 93456 | Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | 1 | $2,634 | $115 | 23 |
| United Paradyne Corporation | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $2,616 | $374 | 7 |
| Miramar Western Wear y Musica (Main St.) | — | — | 93458 | — | 1 | $2,236 | $559 | 4 |
| 5 Star Berries | — | — | 93456 | — | 1 | $2,160 | $1,080 | 2 |
| WEST COAST PACKING INC [OSHA] | — | — | 93458 | Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders | 1 | $1,920 | $320 | 6 |
| Premier Cleraning Service | — | — | 93455 | — | 1 | $1,530 | $1,530 | 1 |
| V Star Buffet | — | — | 93454 | — | 1 | $1,519 | $1,519 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Maria
113 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 12 ROCKS INTERNATIONAL | 775 MAHOGANY ST |
| APOSTOLIC RETREAT CENTERS INC | 519 W TAYLOR ST SPC 335 |
| AS YOU GO MINISTRIES INC | 2311 TIMSBURY WAY |
| AWAKENINGS INSTITUTE | 536 MONTEREY RD |
| BERAKAH FOUNDATION | PO BOX 1279 |
| BIBLE EDUCATOR | 928 HARRISON DR |
| CALI LIFE CHURCH | 205 N BROADWAY |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES | PO BOX 2697 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL OF SANTA MARIA | 2620 SANTA MARIA WAY |
| CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS | PO BOX 7848 |
| CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST OF SANTA MARIA | 795 E FOSTER RD |
| CENTRAL COAST ISLAMIC CENTER | PO BOX 712 |
| CENTRAL COAST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | 4444 HILL CT |
| CENTRO CRISTIANO PAN DE VIDA | 331 S OAKLEY AVE |
| CENTRO CRISTIANO RENACER INC | 1211 SANDSTONE LN |
| CENTRO CRISTIANO VIDA ABUNDANTE | MANUEL S SANCHEZ 121 W ALVIN AVE |
| CENTRO DE ADORACION SION INC | 333 GILEA CT |
| CENTRO FAMILIAR VIDA NUEVA INC | 1919 S ERMINIA WAY |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH OF GOD | 324 N SUEY RD |
| CHURCH AT CENTRAL COAST | PO BOX 7642 |
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What is the population of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a population of 109,880 residents and is located in California. The population density is 4,817 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
Is Santa Maria expensive to live in?
Santa Maria is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $84,617, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $478,200 (70% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,842 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Santa Maria safe?
The violent crime rate in Santa Maria is 427 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,960 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Santa Maria receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.
How is the job market in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,340. There are 17,497 business establishments in the area, including 1,253 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Santa Maria?
The median home value in Santa Maria is $478,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $646,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,842. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 51.2%. The average annual property tax is $10,996.
How are the schools in Santa Maria?
Schools in Santa Maria have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 15.1% of adults in Santa Maria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 63.3% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Santa Maria?
The obesity rate in Santa Maria is 30.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.3% of adults are smokers. 33.4% are physically inactive. 20.9% of residents report depression. 22.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,305.
What is transportation like in Santa Maria?
The average commute in Santa Maria is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 5.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Santa Maria?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Maria is 37% White, 1% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino. 34% of residents speak only English at home, while 66% speak Spanish. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 11.0% of residents have a disability. 84.1% have health insurance coverage.
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