CLOSED: 4BD/3BA Home — Pismo Beach

SOLD OVER ASKING: Family Home — Santa Maria

VETERAN BUYER ASSISTED: First Home — Lompoc

UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS — Santa Ynez Valley

CLOSED: 4BD/3BA Home — Pismo Beach

SOLD OVER ASKING: Family Home — Santa Maria

VETERAN BUYER ASSISTED: First Home — Lompoc

UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS — Santa Ynez Valley

CLOSED: 4BD/3BA Home — Pismo Beach

SOLD OVER ASKING: Family Home — Santa Maria

VETERAN BUYER ASSISTED: First Home — Lompoc

UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS — Santa Ynez Valley

Noah Blake

Santa Ynez Market Intelligence

Santa Barbara County, California

Resources/Santa Ynez

Market Overview

Santa Barbara County, CA

4,790

Population

2025 Census

$118K

Median Income

Household

$1.5M

Median Home Value

Residential

2.5%

Unemployment

2023

Demographics

Total Population4,790

Median Age—

Total Households—

Avg Household Size—

Bachelor's Degree+—

Poverty Rate—

Source: Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2025)

Housing Market

Median Home Value$1.5M

Median Rent— /month

Total Housing Units—

Vacancy Rate—

Owner Occupied—

Renter Occupied—

Source: Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2025)

Fair Market Rents (FY2026)

Studio

$2,459

1 BR

$2,746

2 BR

$3,124

3 BR

$4,075

4 BR

$4,647

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent

Property Markets

Residential Market

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Median Value

$1523K

Median home/property value

Median Rent

—

Median gross rent

Vacancy Rate

—

Current vacancy

Total Units

—

Housing inventory

Data from Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2025)

Investment Analysis

Investment Score

Based on affordability, rental yield, and market stability

47/100

Fair

Affordability15

Price-to-income ratio

Rental Yield50

Gross rent yield potential

Stability75

Employment & vacancy rates

Price-to-Income

13.0x

<5x is affordable

Gross Rent Yield

—

>6% is strong

Rent-to-Income

—

<30% is healthy

Cap Rate Est.

—

>5% for cashflow

Market Highlights

Elevated price-to-income ratio of 13.0x may limit buyer pool

Low unemployment rate of 2.5% indicates strong local economy

Investment metrics are calculated from public data sources (Census Bureau, BLS, HUD). Actual returns may vary. Consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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