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Santa Maria, California · ZIP 93458

Santa Maria — ZIP 93458

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Santa Maria (93458) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Santa Maria. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $615K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index38/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency26%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$615K
Median rent$2,218/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

$615K

Median Rent

$2,218/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) ElementaryKG–06869
34%
35%
Sanchez (David J.) ElementaryKG–06654
24%
31%
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco ElementaryKG–081,177
21%
36%
Fairlawn ElementaryKG–06716
18%
31%
Kunst (Tommie) Junior High07–08912
16%
32%
Liberty ElementaryKG–06865
14%
21%
El Camino Junior High07–08830
12%
30%
Bruce (Robert) ElementaryKG–061,050
11%
16%
Adam (William Laird) ElementaryKG–06874
11%
19%
Oakley (Calvin C.) ElementaryKG–06849
10%
19%
Bonita ElementaryKG–06535
10%
16%

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

59,126

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

27.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93458 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 93458 has a school score of 38/100. 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 93458 is approximately $615K. 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 93458 in Santa Maria has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. 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.