Living in Vandenberg AFB, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vandenberg AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Vandenberg AFB has 3,477 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $84,167 (15% lower than the California median), the median rent is $2,747/month.
Vandenberg AFB at a glance
- Population
- 3,477
- Median age
- 25.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $84,167State: $99,122
- Median rent
- $2,747/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Vandenberg AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Vandenberg AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vandenberg AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,747 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Vandenberg AFB median household income
The median household income in Vandenberg AFB is $84,167 and the income per person is $31,355. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Vandenberg AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,154
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.79
Vandenberg AFB demographics
- Population
- 3,477
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 0.2%
- Households
- 1,138
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vandenberg AFB ›
Education in Vandenberg AFB
48% of adults 25 and older in Vandenberg AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vandenberg AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Vandenberg AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg AFB | 3,477 | $84,167 | — | $2,747 |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,776 | $110,904 | $637,100 | $2,313 |
| Mission Hills | 3,859 | $111,974 | $492,900 | $1,838 |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | $72,004 | $472,900 | $1,589 |
| Orcutt | 31,454 | $111,416 | $624,500 | $2,193 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Santa Maria | 110,462 | $84,746 | $531,700 | $1,925 |
| Guadalupe | 8,566 | $66,930 | $495,600 | $1,732 |
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
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What is the median household income in Vandenberg AFB, CA?
The median household income in Vandenberg AFB is $84,167, 15% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Vandenberg AFB?
The median gross rent in Vandenberg AFB is $2,747 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is Vandenberg AFB, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Vandenberg AFB?
The median age in Vandenberg AFB is 25.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Vandenberg AFB?
The average commute to work in Vandenberg AFB is 11 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vandenberg AFB?
The unemployment rate in Vandenberg AFB is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vandenberg AFB?
48% of adults in Vandenberg AFB 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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