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Santa Ynez, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,725
Population
978/sq mi density
$117,500
Median Income
$64,240 per capita
$1,121,000
Home Value
$1,806,037 Zillow
$2,740
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
166
Violent Crime/100K
1,495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 0.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$1,121,000 home value, $2,740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,121,000
298% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,740/mo
136% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,970
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,121,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,806,037
Median Sale Price
$1,410,000
Median List Price
$1,685,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.1%
Owner-Occupied
31.9%
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:
$2,740/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
106 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
17.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$625
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,121,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,806,037 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,410,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,685,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $625 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,740 |
| 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 | 106 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $625 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,970 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 34.4% |