Santa Maria

Santa Maria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,492. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 16,139 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $140,300. Despite a median home value of $140,300, the poverty rate sits 27% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.