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Santa Maria

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Santa Maria

Total population

111,347

Median home value

$580,000

17%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$74,986

Santa Maria$75k
National$74k
Weather77°F · Slight Chance T-storms
Coordinates34.93°, -120.44°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Santa Maria is a city in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located on the Central Coast of California, it is approximately 65 miles (105 km) northwest of Santa Barbara and 150 miles (240 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Its population was 109,707 at the 2020 census. The city is notable for its wine industry and Santa Maria–style barbecue.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
28.6
Median home value
$580,000
Housing units
31,801
Poverty rate
20.7%
Unemployment
7.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
25.1%
Black
1%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic
80.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
34.9331
Longitude
-120.4436
Water area
0.61 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
72.9°F
Avg low
50.7°F
Annual precipitation
16.4 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

This Afternoon
77°F
Slight Chance T-storms
Tonight
63°F
Slight Chance T-storms
Sunday
78°F
Slight Chance T-storms then Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
64°F
Patchy Fog
Monday
80°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
64°F
Patchy Fog

Forecast for Santa Maria, CA from NOAA NWS API.

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Amenities nearby

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Schools

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Notable people from here

Geography & sun

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Geotagged photos within ~6 miles of Santa Maria, from Wikimedia Commons contributors.

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Sources

  • Wikipedia
  • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • NOAA National Weather Service
  • Wikimedia Commons