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Crime in Buellton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Buellton. Key points include:
There were 70 total crimes in Buellton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Buellton is 1,418.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Buellton is 243.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Buellton is 1,175.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Buellton is -33.07% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Buellton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Buellton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 70 | 1,418.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 243.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 20.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 182.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 58 | 1,175.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 283.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 38 | 770.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 121.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Buellton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Buellton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Buellton is 167 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Buellton is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Buellton is $915,960.
The median income in Buellton is $99,936.
Buellton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Buellton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Buellton | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 286 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Buellton, CA Weather
The average high in Buellton is 69.8° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 27.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Buellton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Buellton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Buellton
The current population in Buellton is 5,074. The population has increased 10.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,074 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,090 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,151 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,162 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 5,276 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 5,082 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,092 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,087 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 5,021 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 4,977 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 4,924 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 4,862 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 4,786 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 4,712 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 4,609 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Buellton
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Buellton is:
65.9% White with 3,343 White residents.
0.9% African American with 48 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 81 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 14 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 256 Two Or More residents.
26.1% Hispanic with 1,325 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Buellton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Buellton
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Buellton is 51.1% female with 2,591 female residents.
Buellton is 48.9% male with 2,483 male residents.
| Gender | Buellton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Buellton for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Buellton completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Buellton completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Buellton completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Buellton completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Buellton completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Buellton completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Buellton completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Buellton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Buellton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Buellton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Buellton, California
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1.1% of households in Buellton earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Buellton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Buellton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.3% of households in Buellton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Buellton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Buellton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.0% of households in Buellton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.2% of households in Buellton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Buellton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.4% of households in Buellton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Buellton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
