Housing & Real Estate — Santa Maria, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 30,212 |
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| Occupied | 29,092 |
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| Vacant | 1,120 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 14,890 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 14,202 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $531,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$573,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,842/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,435/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 50.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,143 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 4,497 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,145 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,441 |
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| Median Year Built | 1981 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
