Living in Buellton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buellton · Census data 2020–2024
Buellton has 5,074 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $99,936 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $837,400, the median rent is $2,194/month.
Buellton at a glance
- Population
- 5,074
- Median age
- 39State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $99,936State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $837,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,194/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Buellton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Buellton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buellton the median home value is $837,400, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,194 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,109 a month in housing costs.
Buellton median household income
The median household income in Buellton is $99,936 and the income per person is $47,615. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Buellton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,182
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.69
Buellton demographics
- Population
- 5,074
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,886
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buellton ›
Education in Buellton
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Buellton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buellton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Buellton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
| Solvang | 6,034 | $109,091 | $949,600 | $1,666 |
| Ballard | 863 | $140,833 | $1,742,200 | $2,563 |
| Los Olivos | 1,038 | $143,229 | $1,522,700 | $2,194 |
| Santa Ynez | 4,467 | $110,781 | $1,163,000 | $1,969 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Mission Hills | 3,859 | $111,974 | $492,900 | $1,838 |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | $72,004 | $472,900 | $1,589 |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,776 | $110,904 | $637,100 | $2,313 |
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What is the median household income in Buellton, CA?
The median household income in Buellton is $99,936, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Buellton?
The median home value in Buellton is $837,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Buellton?
The median gross rent in Buellton is $2,194 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Buellton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Buellton?
The median age in Buellton is 39 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Buellton?
The average commute to work in Buellton is 28 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buellton?
The unemployment rate in Buellton is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buellton?
39.4% of adults in Buellton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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