Santa Maria, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
109,880 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,617 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$478,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,699 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 48
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 1 0 55
May 0 0 59
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 2 0 48

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 21, CA Assembly District 37, CA
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Schools

Adam (William Laird) Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Sanchez (David J) Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Santa Maria High
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

CET-Santa Maria
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Allan Hancock College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marian Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
20 miles, S • 2.3 star
French Hospital Medical Center
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
24 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
49 miles, S • 1.4 star
Meadows Field
86 miles, E • 1 star
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