Living in Vandenberg Village, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vandenberg Village · Census data 2020–2024
Vandenberg Village has 6,776 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $110,904 (12% higher than the California median), the median home value is $637,100, the median rent is $2,313/month.
Vandenberg Village at a glance
- Population
- 6,776
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $110,904State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $637,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,313/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Vandenberg Village a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Vandenberg Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vandenberg Village the median home value is $637,100, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,313 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,607 a month in housing costs.
Vandenberg Village median household income
The median household income in Vandenberg Village is $110,904 and the income per person is $52,206. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Vandenberg Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,719
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.58
Vandenberg Village demographics
- Population
- 6,776
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 2,612
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 15.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vandenberg Village ›
Education in Vandenberg Village
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Vandenberg Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vandenberg Village
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Vandenberg Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg Village | 6,776 | $110,904 | $637,100 | $2,313 |
| Mission Hills | 3,859 | $111,974 | $492,900 | $1,838 |
| Vandenberg AFB | 3,477 | $84,167 | — | $2,747 |
| Lompoc | 43,646 | $72,004 | $472,900 | $1,589 |
| Los Alamos | 1,163 | $79,167 | $831,300 | $2,882 |
| Orcutt | 31,454 | $111,416 | $624,500 | $2,193 |
| Santa Maria | 110,462 | $84,746 | $531,700 | $1,925 |
| Buellton | 5,074 | $99,936 | $837,400 | $2,194 |
| Guadalupe | 8,566 | $66,930 | $495,600 | $1,732 |
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What is the median household income in Vandenberg Village, CA?
The median household income in Vandenberg Village is $110,904, 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 Vandenberg Village?
The median home value in Vandenberg Village is $637,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Vandenberg Village?
The median gross rent in Vandenberg Village is $2,313 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Vandenberg Village, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in Vandenberg Village?
The median age in Vandenberg Village is 41.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Vandenberg Village?
The average commute to work in Vandenberg Village is 22 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vandenberg Village?
The unemployment rate in Vandenberg Village is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vandenberg Village?
38.5% of adults in Vandenberg Village 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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