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Santa Maria, CA
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Population: 109,309
Home Price: $376,100
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Overview
Santa Maria is a midsize city in the state of California with a population of 109,309. Santa Maria has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Santa Maria, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Santa Maria
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,537
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$73,300
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Santa Maria
California
United States
Median Age
29.2
42.6
42.3
Gender
Santa Maria
California
United States
Male
49.7%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
50.3%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Santa Maria
California
United States
White
59.4%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.7%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
4.7%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
11.3%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
21.7%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Santa Maria
California
United States
Median Home Price
$376,100
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,469
$1,406
$801
Family Households
51.2%
51.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.6%
23.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
50.9%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
49.1%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Santa Maria
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.0%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.1%
21.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.4%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.2%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.6%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Santa Maria
California
United States
Mathematics
30.6%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.4%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Santa Maria
California
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
35.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
161.8
40.7
Assault
NA
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Santa Maria
California
United States
Burglary
NA
837.2
336.1
Theft
NA
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
588.1
167.1
Arson
NA
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Santa Maria, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hard ciders
beverage
barbecue
salad
beer
bbq
wine
veggie
pizza
sparkling wines
multicourse
hawaiian bbq
wine tastings
chicken tenders
roast beef
beef
wine tasting
tri tip
french fries
cooking
ufc
country music
video games
basketball
football
college athletics
wrestling
hoops
pro wrestling
olympic sports
geek culture
classic rock
baseball
water polo
professional wrestling
pop culture
scouting service
mma
soccer
athletic training
nft
nfts
digital art
animation
digital artist
photography
pfp
nature
artists
collection
comic
graffiti
studio
mural
library
design studio
illustration
comics
opening reception
painting
video games
music festivals
geek culture
horror movies
photography
anime
pokmon
books
adventures
gaming
fitness
clutz
comics
southampton fc
disc golf
outdoors
rpgs
alter ego
hunting fishing
cigars
sports
uncensored
tv
pro wrestling
geek culture
classic rock
professional wrestling
pop culture
special events
photography
gentlemens club
gaming
comedy
commentary
wine tastings
studio
producer
executive producer
fitness wellness
drama
santa ynez valley
sports
summer
beach
special events
winter
photography
air conditioning
science technology
mountain
space
nature
backyard
swimming
wildlife
pool
aviation
visitors
backpacking
barefoot
free shipping
free samples
black owned
shipping
coffee shop
flower shop
air fresheners
depot
deals
coupons
outlet
discounted
amazon
cart
merch
bakeries
albertsons
spirit wear
shopping spree
purc
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