Santa Maria, CA
Population 109,880 · Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA MSA. Moving to or from Santa Maria? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
109,880
Cost of living (RPP)
108.798
Annual avg temp
59°F
Typical home
$658,011
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $84,617 |
| Median age | 29.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $478,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,842/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.78 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 108.798 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 149.807, goods 105.168, services 151.394. Source: BEA, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
59°F
January low
41°F
July high
73°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 13.3". Station: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC AP, CA US (2.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$658,011
ZHVI YoY
+1.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,400/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Total employment (MSA)
202,410
Median wage (annual)
$48,280
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 23,340 | $35,370 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21,000 | $48,900 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15,770 | $37,820 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 13,920 | $66,060 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 13,560 | $36,290 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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