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Santa Ynez, CA — ZIP 93460

Population: 6,039 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 93460 (Santa Ynez, CA) is $1.89M — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.33M after a median 70 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, landslide, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.89M

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.89M
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$1.91M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.33M
Median list price
$3.38M
Median price per sqft
$678
1-year sale-price change
-52.6%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,479/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,106/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,990/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Santa Ynez Valley Charter District, College Elementary
Schools include
Santa Ynez Valley Charter, Santa Ynez Elementary, College Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · landslide: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
25
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
201
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
976
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,184
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Channel Islands National Park (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, GOLETA VALLEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,799 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
179,411
Average weekly wage
$1,354
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,371

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 93460State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.89M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.33M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 93460?
$1.89M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93460?
$1.33M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93460?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93460?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,106/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93460?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire.
Is ZIP 93460 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 93460. 25 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93460?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93460?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93460?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93460?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 93460 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93460?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93460?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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