Santa Maria, California
Quick Statistics
Santa Maria is a community in Santa Barbara County, California, home to about 110,462 people spread across 22.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,593 a year, and a typical home is worth about $531,700. About 23.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Santa Maria ranks number 61 of 1,570 in population, number 760 in median household income, number 720 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Santa Maria typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orcutt, CA | 4.6 mi. | 31,454 |
| 2. | Nipomo, CA | 7.4 mi. | 17,516 |
| 3. | Guadalupe, CA | 7.7 mi. | 8,566 |
| 4. | Garey, CA | 8.0 mi. | 28 |
| 5. | Casmalia, CA | 8.2 mi. | 55 |
| 6. | Woodlands, CA | 9.0 mi. | 2,061 |
| 7. | Blacklake, CA | 9.7 mi. | 983 |
| 8. | Sisquoc, CA | 9.8 mi. | 158 |
What is the population of Santa Maria, California?
Santa Maria has a population of about 110,462 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Santa Maria, California in?
Santa Maria is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the median home value in Santa Maria, California?
The median home value in Santa Maria is about $531,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Santa Maria, California?
The median personal income in Santa Maria is about $31,593 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Santa Maria, California?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Santa Barbara County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria, California?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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