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
Population Overview
Total Population
4,725
Census 2023
Population Density
978
per square mile
Land Area
5.1
square miles (13.3 km²)
Median Age
41.7 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.8%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
20.6%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
80%
Spanish
21.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.0%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.8%
29% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.5%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.5%
22% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.489
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,725 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 978 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 80.0% |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.0% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 16.8% |
| Health Insurance | 89.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.5% |
| Broadband Access | 94.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.489 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |