Vandenberg AFB, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,688 Population 165/sq mi density
$83,096 Median Income $30,921 per capita
$2,462 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$83,096 median income, 5.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Vandenberg AFB, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,096
11% above
$30,921 per capita
Median Rent
$2,462/mo
112% above
39.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
36% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Vandenberg AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Rent
212%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vandenberg AFB a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vandenberg AFB residents earn a median household income of $83,096 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,921. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.

Education

46.0% of adults in Vandenberg AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vandenberg AFB has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). 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 49.

Data Overview

People

Population3,688
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans17.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,096
Per Capita$30,921
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

C+
Home Value
Rent$2,462
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$578,965
Housing Units1,217
Rent Burden39.4%

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.0%
Premature Death6,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation432 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute11 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Vandenberg AFB was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
1.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.