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Santa Maria, California · ZIP 93455

Santa Maria — ZIP 93455

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Santa Maria (93455) scores 52/100 — Fair for Santa Maria. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $724K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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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 index59/100
Avg math proficiency29%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$724K
Median rent$3,131/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

$724K

Median Rent

$3,131/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Orcutt Academy CharterKG–12812
45%
63%
Pine Grove ElementaryKG–06569
45%
51%
Joe Nightingale ElementaryKG–06695
44%
56%
Patterson Road ElementaryKG–06662
43%
49%
Orcutt Junior High07–08464
33%
55%
Ralph Dunlap ElementaryKG–06502
31%
42%
Family Partnership CharterKG–12372
31%
58%
Lakeview Junior High07–08463
28%
51%
Alice Shaw ElementaryKG–06530
26%
34%
Ernest Righetti High09–122,416
19%
53%
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) ElementaryKG–06298
17%
32%
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa MariaKG–12153
8%
37%
Arellanes Junior High07–08668
7%
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

44,350

Median Income

$111K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93455 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 93455 has a school score of 59/100. 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 93455 is approximately $724K. 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 93455 in Santa Maria has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.