Santa Maria, CA
Metro area in California · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.0%
Median Home Value
$970,808
↑ +0.3%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$3,359/mo
↑ +1.8%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
4.2%
Average yield
5-Year Appreciation
+44.9%
Income Needed to Buy
$232,336
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
680
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.1
Favors renting
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.4%
3 Months
↑ +1.1%
12 Months
↑ +3.0%