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Santa ynez, CA

Santa ynez, CA.

Population: 6,039 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa ynez, CA is $1.92M — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $2.00M after a median 131 days on market. 5 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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$1.92M

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

131

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.92M
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+69.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.95M
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
$2.00M
Median list price
$2.10M
Median price per sqft
$762
1-year sale-price change
-24.5%
Median days on market
131 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Santa Ynez Valley Charter District, College Elementary, Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Schools include
Santa Ynez Valley Charter, Santa Ynez Elementary, College Elementary, Santa Ynez Valley Union High, Refugio High

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
C
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
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
62.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 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
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
976
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,184
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Channel Islands National Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL, SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL, SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 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
1,981
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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 ynezState medianUS median
Median home value$1.92M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$2.00M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market131 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 ynez, CA?
$1.92M.
What is the median sale price in Santa ynez, CA?
$2.00M.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa ynez, CA?
Median days on market: 131 days.
What is typical rent in Santa ynez, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,330/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa ynez, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Santa ynez, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa ynez, 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 ynez, 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 ynez, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa ynez, CA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa ynez, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa ynez, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa ynez, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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