Vandenberg Village, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,793 Population 1,289/sq mi density
$104,714 Median Income $49,374 per capita
$577,500 Home Value $578,965 Zillow
$2,272 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,714 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$577,500 home value, $2,272/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Vandenberg Village, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,714
39% above
$49,374 per capita
Home Value
$577,500
105% above
Zillow: $578,965
Median Rent
$2,272/mo
95% above
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Vandenberg Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
139%
Home Value
205%
Rent
195%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vandenberg Village a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vandenberg Village residents earn a median household income of $104,714 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,374. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Vandenberg Village is $577,500 , 105% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,965. Median rent is $2,272/month, with 35.4% 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 1970.

Education

33.7% of adults in Vandenberg Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vandenberg Village 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

Population6,793
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,289/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans16.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$104,714
Per Capita$49,374
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340

Housing

B+
Home Value$577,500
Rent$2,272
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$578,965
Housing Units2,747
Rent Burden35.4%

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.2%
Premature Death6,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation393 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Vandenberg Village was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
10.7% 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.