Housing & Real Estate — Santa Ynez, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 1,934 |
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| Occupied | 1,728 |
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| Vacant | 206 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 1,177 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 551 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,163,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,265,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,740/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $8,542/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 29.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 258 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 26 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 184 |
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| Built before 1960 | 230 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
