At a Glance
Median Income
$83,096
$30,921 per capita
Median Rent
$2,462/mo
39.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
349/100K
1,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vandenberg AFB 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
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 1.3% (64% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Vandenberg AFB reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,949/100K.
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. 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.
Data Overview
People
Population3,688
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,096
Per Capita$30,921
Unemployment1.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent349/100K
Property1,949/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.0%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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