Santa Maria, California

Population 101,469

Santa Maria is located in Santa Barbara County, CA. The population is 101,469, making Santa Maria the largest city in Santa Barbara County.

There are 35 public schools in Santa Maria with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Santa Maria is very low , and there are 209 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Santa Maria is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Santa Maria property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Santa Maria include Orcutt, Nipomo and Guadalupe.

Santa Maria Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 40.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 45%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

49.48% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 208
  • Violent Crimes: 195
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 416
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 442

Registered Offenders

34.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 209 offenders in Santa Maria
  • 20.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

250 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 227

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

35 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 35 K-12 public schools in Santa Maria, CA and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Santa Maria's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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209 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Santa Maria, CA

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344 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Santa Maria, CA issued 344 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 344 permits, 130 were issued for single family homes and 214 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Santa Maria, CA issued 61 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 61 permits, 59 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,772
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,044
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,384
  • 3 Bedrooms: $3,146
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,600

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Environmental Hazards

250 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Santa Maria, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Santa Maria, CA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.98 Average
    Santa Maria, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 52.22°
  • February 51.75°
  • March 53.98°
  • April 55.7°
  • May 58.3°
  • June 61.74°
  • July 63.21°
  • August 63.37°
  • September 63.57°
  • October 62.42°
  • November 57.08°
  • December 52.24°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Santa Maria, CA

Earthquakes
Santa Maria, CA has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Santa Maria, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Santa Maria, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Santa Maria, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Santa Maria, CA: $55,775

Unemployment

Unemployment in Santa Maria is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 68.05%
White Collar - 31.95%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Lois Capps

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

24 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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