Santa Barbara County, California
Santa Maria Real Estate and Local Guide
An agricultural and wine-industry center in the Santa Maria Valley, widely known for tri-tip and Santa Maria-style barbecue. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Santa Maria best.
About the area
Living in Santa Maria, CA
The most populous city in Santa Barbara County.
The housing market
Homes in Santa Maria
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied, with the balance renter-occupied.
- About 60% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $478,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Santa Maria home
Santa Maria Inn
Historic hotel that opened in 1917
Santa Maria Town Center
The only enclosed shopping mall in Santa Barbara County
Santa Maria Fairpark
Hosts the annual Santa Barbara County Fair and the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
Preisker Park
City park with open fields, disc golf, and a replica of the ship Santa Maria
Rotary Centennial Park
City park with a basketball court, baseball field, and playgrounds
Neighborhoods
Santa Maria areas to know
Downtown Santa Maria
Central district anchored by the Santa Maria Town Center mall
Tanglewood
Established residential neighborhood on the city's south side
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.