Santa Ynez, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,725 Population 978/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $64,240 per capita
$1,121,000 Home Value $1,875,979 Zillow
$2,740 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$1,121,000 home value, $2,740/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Ynez, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,500
56% above
$64,240 per capita
Home Value
$1,121,000
298% above
Zillow: $1,875,979
Median Rent
$2,740/mo
136% above
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Santa Ynez Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santa Ynez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
156%
Home Value
398%
Rent
236%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Ynez a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Ynez residents earn a median household income of $117,500 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,240. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Ynez is $1,121,000 , 298% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,875,979. Median rent is $2,740/month, with 34.4% 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 1975.

Education

35.1% of adults in Santa Ynez hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Ynez has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population4,725
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born14.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,500
Per Capita$64,240
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

F
Home Value$1,121,000
Rent$2,740
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$1,875,979
Housing Units1,970
Rent Burden34.4%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation650 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Ynez was built in 1975.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
14.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.