At a Glance
Median Income
$77,130
$30,453 per capita
Home Value
$559,300
Zillow: $710,194
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
64.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Santa Paula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Paula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Paula a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Paula residents earn a median household income of $77,130 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,453. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Paula is $559,300 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $710,194. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 33.5% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Santa Paula reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 890/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Santa Paula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
64.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Paula has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population31,202
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density5,642/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.2%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,130
Per Capita$30,453
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
C+
Home Value$559,300
Rent$1,698
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$710,194
Housing Units9,682
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property890/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary84/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation292 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+64.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Santa Paula was founded in 1872.
The median home in Santa Paula was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
32.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.