Question 1

Is 93454 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93454 in Santa Maria has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Santa Maria city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 93454 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 93454?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93454 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 93454. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 93454 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Maria. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 93454?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 93454 is approximately $629K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 93454 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 93454 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 93454 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93454 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Maria. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 93454 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Maria neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Santa Maria — ZIP 93454

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Trivium Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Benjamin Foxen Elementary	KG–08	—	—	—
Alvin Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High	07–08	—	—	—
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Miller (Isaac) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Rice (William) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Battles (Washington) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Taylor (Ida Redmond) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Bill Libbon Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Santa Maria High	09–12	—	—	—
Pioneer Valley High	09–12	—	—	—