California · Metropolitan Area
Santa Ynez is a small town in California with a population of 4,725. Residents earn $117,500 per year, which is 56% above the national average.
Based on current data, Santa Ynez receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Santa Ynez offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Santa Ynez is $117,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Santa Ynez among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Santa Ynez is $1,121,000, making it a premium housing market at 298% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,740 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Santa Ynez enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,500 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,240 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,340 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $108,768 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,497 |
| County GDP | $41,425M |
| Restaurants | 1,253 |
| Healthcare | 1,508 |
| Retail | 1,476 |
| Manufacturing | 521 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,996 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.98% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $1,121,000 |
| 298% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,806,037 |
| Median List Price | $1,685,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,685,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $625 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,740 |
| 136% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,996 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.98% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,123/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,508 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.4 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6175°N, 120.0964°W |
| County FIPS | 06083 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.1% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 978/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,508 |
| Restaurants | 1,253 |
| Retail Stores | 1,476 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |