At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
43.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
16.6% smoking rate
How Santa Maria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Maria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Maria a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
3.5% of adults in Santa Maria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
43.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Maria has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density2,143/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born34.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,122
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$182,355
Housing Units188
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation67 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+43.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Maria was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
34.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.