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Santa Maria, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Santa Maria had 6.2 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 43% higher than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $84,746 and the median home value is $531,700. About 110,462 people live in Santa Maria.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Santa Maria?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Santa Maria at 6.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (693 in all). It stands at 43% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 5 murders. Property crime came to 1,956 offenses (17.5 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes rose 16% between 2021 and 2025 (596 to 693).
| Offense (2025) | Santa Maria count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 693 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 68 | 0.61 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 134 | 1.2 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 486 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,956 | 17.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 304 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,265 | 11.3 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 387 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Santa Maria changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 596 | 2,645 | 4 |
| 2022 | 723 | 3,055 | 8 |
| 2023 | 684 | 2,612 | 6 |
| 2024 | 732 | 2,083 | 4 |
| 2025 | 693 | 1,956 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Santa Maria Police Department's own reports.
How does Santa Maria compare with California?
Households in Santa Maria have a median income of $84,746 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $531,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,925 a month. About 110,462 people live on 23 square miles of land, roughly 4,843 per square mile. The city lies in Santa Barbara County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Santa Maria | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,462 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $84,746 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $531,700 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,925 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.2% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 29.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Santa Maria?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Santa Barbara County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Santa Maria?
No highway work zones were listed in Santa Maria city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Santa Maria?
Federal school lists place 21 public and 3 private schools within Santa Maria. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: La Purísima Mission State Historic Park, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo State Beach and Point Sal State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Santa Maria
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Santa Maria city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Diamond Jewelry & Loan INC (Santa Maria) and Turners Outdoorsman (Santa Maria).
Liquor stores
14 liquor stores are on the map inside the Santa Maria city limits: 805 Liquor (Santa Maria), Bevmo (Santa Maria), Broadway Liquor (Santa Maria), Dinos Liquor & Deli (Santa Maria), Drive In Liquor (Santa Maria), El Camino Liquor (Santa Maria), El Ranchero Liquor (Santa Maria), Gateway Liquor (Santa Maria) and 6 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Santa Maria city limits: Planned Parenthood California Central Coast-Santa Maria Center (Santa Maria).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Santa Maria?
In 2025, Santa Maria had 6.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (693 reported), 43% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 17.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Santa Maria?
$84,746 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Santa Maria?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $531,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Santa Maria?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Santa Barbara County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Santa Barbara, CA (55 mi) · Ventura, CA (82 mi) · Bakersfield, CA (85 mi) · Oxnard, CA (87 mi) · Delano, CA (88 mi) · Camarillo, CA (94 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Santa Barbara County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Santa Maria city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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