Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
443,975 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$735,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$779 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,917 $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

California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 51
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 1 0 57
May 0 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 1 0 56
Dec 3 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) 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

Refugio High
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
15 miles, SE • 5 star
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
19 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
59 miles, N • 1 star
Meadows Field
83 miles, NE • 1 star
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