Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez, CA

At a Glance

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)

Is Santa Ynez a Good Place to Live?

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 0.4% (89% 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 $1,806,037. 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.

Safety & Crime

Santa Ynez reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,495/100K.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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