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Crime in Santa Maria summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Santa Maria. Key points include:
There were 2,799 total crimes in Santa Maria in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Maria is 2,543.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Maria is 660.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Maria is 1,882.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Santa Maria is 20.01% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Santa Maria Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Maria / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,799 | 2,543.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 727 | 660.6 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 191 | 173.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 458 | 416.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,072 | 1,882.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 344 | 312.6 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,265 | 1,149.4 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 463 | 420.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Santa Maria summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Maria. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Maria is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Maria is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Maria is $658,010.
The median income in Santa Maria is $84,746.
Santa Maria's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Santa Maria Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Santa Maria | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 186 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Santa Maria, CA Weather
The average high in Santa Maria 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 | Santa Maria |
|---|---|
| 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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Santa Maria Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Santa Maria
The current population in Santa Maria is 110,462. The population has increased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 110,462 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 109,880 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 109,543 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 109,309 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 105,528 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 106,224 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 105,483 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 104,791 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 103,642 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 102,618 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 101,468 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 100,152 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 98,715 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 96,803 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 94,645 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Maria
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Santa Maria is:
13.8% White with 15,293 White residents.
0.8% African American with 874 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 172 American Indian residents.
4.2% Asian with 4,651 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 196 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 1,889 Two Or More residents.
79.1% Hispanic with 87,357 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 79.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Santa Maria
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Santa Maria is 50.2% female with 55,454 female residents.
Santa Maria is 49.8% male with 55,007 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Maria for adults over 25
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27.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Santa Maria completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 27.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Santa Maria, California
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3.5% of households in Santa Maria earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Santa Maria earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Santa Maria earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Santa Maria earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Santa Maria earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Santa Maria earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Santa Maria earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.9% of households in Santa Maria earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Santa Maria earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.4% of households in Santa Maria earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Maria | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.9% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
