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Santa Maria, California · ZIP 93454

Santa Maria — ZIP 93454

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Santa Maria (93454) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Santa Maria. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $635K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$635K
Median rent$2,277/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$635K

Median Rent

$2,277/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,873

Violent Crime

1,871

Property Crime

6,002

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Barbara County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Benjamin Foxen ElementaryKG–08210
42%
67%
Tunnell (Martin Luther) ElementaryKG–06917
31%
35%
Trivium CharterKG–12—
27%
47%
Taylor (Ida Redmond) ElementaryKG–06849
22%
27%
Pioneer Valley High09–123,080
18%
39%
Bill Libbon ElementaryKG–06834
17%
27%
Miller (Isaac) ElementaryKG–06883
16%
30%
Alvin ElementaryKG–06998
14%
20%
Battles (Washington) ElementaryKG–06769
14%
22%
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High07–08974
13%
28%
Santa Maria High09–123,143
12%
28%
Rice (William) ElementaryKG–06887
10%
18%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,710

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

30.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93454 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 93454 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 93454 is approximately $635K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 93454 in Santa Maria has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.