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Santa maria, CA

Santa maria, CA.

Population: 41,896 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa maria, CA is $639,298 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $405,000 after a median 105 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,379/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, landslide, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$639,298

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

105

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$639,298
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$639,298
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$405,000
Median list price
$409,975
Median price per sqft
$338
Median days on market
105 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
101.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,379/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Trivium Charter District, Blochman Union Elementary, Santa Maria-Bonita
Schools include
Trivium Charter, Benjamin Foxen Elementary, Alvin Elementary, Fesler (Isaac) Junior High, Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Casmalia Resources (16.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
459
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,842
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Cuaslui Creek Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,799 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,084
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,536
Average weekly wage
$1,218
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
478

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa mariaState medianUS median
Median home value$639,298$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$405,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market105 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,379/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,084$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Santa maria, CA?
$639,298.
What is the median sale price in Santa maria, CA?
$405,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa maria, CA?
Median days on market: 105 days.
What is typical rent in Santa maria, CA?
Typical rent: $2,379/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa maria, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Santa maria, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa maria, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa maria, CA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa maria, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa maria, CA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa maria, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa maria, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa maria, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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