Living in Santa Ynez, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Ynez · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Ynez has 4,467 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $110,781 (12% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,163,000, the median rent is $1,969/month.
Santa Ynez at a glance
- Population
- 4,467
- Median age
- 37.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $110,781State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,163,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,969/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Santa Ynez a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Santa Ynez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Ynez the median home value is $1,163,000, 250% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Santa Ynez median household income
The median household income in Santa Ynez is $110,781 and the income per person is $60,997. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Santa Ynez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,852
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.78
Santa Ynez demographics
- Population
- 4,467
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,593
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Ynez ›
Education in Santa Ynez
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Santa Ynez have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Ynez
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Santa Ynez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez | 4,467 | $110,781 | $1,163,000 | $1,969 |
| Ballard | 863 | $140,833 | $1,742,200 | $2,563 |
| Solvang | 6,034 | $109,091 | $949,600 | $1,666 |
| Los Olivos | 1,038 | $143,229 | $1,522,700 | $2,194 |
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Goleta | 32,685 | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $2,437 |
| Isla Vista | 13,920 | $25,972 | $1,218,800 | $1,878 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12,121 | $69,327 | $452,900 | $1,526 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Ynez, CA?
The median household income in Santa Ynez is $110,781, 12% higher than 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 Santa Ynez?
The median home value in Santa Ynez is $1,163,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Santa Ynez?
The median gross rent in Santa Ynez is $1,969 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Santa Ynez, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Santa Ynez?
The median age in Santa Ynez is 37.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Santa Ynez?
The average commute to work in Santa Ynez is 27 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Ynez?
The unemployment rate in Santa Ynez is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Ynez?
33.4% of adults in Santa Ynez 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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