Santa Maria, CA
Living in Santa Maria
Bikeability33
Walkability24
Commute76
Public Transit34
Affordability43
Public Safety52
Airports8
Hospitals40
Colleges93
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
106kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian16%
Hispanic or Latino76%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school40%
High school graduate21%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance33%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$344kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$349 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Santa Maria
United States45
California55
Santa Maria Metro Area42
Santa Barbara County42
Property Crime in Santa Maria
United States48
California56
Santa Maria Metro Area41
Santa Barbara County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Santa Maria
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Santa Maria, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Santa Maria, CA
Agape School of Christian Education
2 miles, N
Pacific Christian School
3 miles, SE
St Joseph High School
4 miles, SE
St Louis De Montfort
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Santa Maria, CA
University of California-Santa Barbara
49 miles, SE
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
55 miles, SE
Westmont College
56 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Santa Maria, CA
Marian Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
20 miles, S
French Hospital Medical Center
27 miles, NW
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Santa Maria, CA
San Luis County Regional Airport
24 miles, NW
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
49 miles, SE
Meadows Field
86 miles, NE