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Santa Maria, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
109,880
Population
4,817/sq mi density
$84,617
Median Income
$26,772 per capita
$478,200
Home Value
$646,468 Zillow
$1,842
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
427
Violent Crime/100K
2,960 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,617 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$478,200 home value, $1,842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$478,200
70% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,842/mo
58% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.2%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
29,860
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$478,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$646,468
Median Sale Price
$624,500
Median List Price
$635,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.2%
Owner-Occupied
48.8%
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:
$1,842/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,415/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
15 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
24
Price Drops
13.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$418
Active Inventory
59
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
51.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $478,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $646,468 |
| Median Sale Price | $624,500 |
| Median List Price | $635,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $418 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,842 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,415 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Active Inventory | 59 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $418 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 29,860 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 33.6% |