Santa Maria, CA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Santa Maria, CA offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • •Prices are essentially flat (0.6% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 24.8 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$975,740

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Price change

5-Year Change

+43.3%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$3,279/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

656

For sale

State Avg

$765,036

California

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Santa Maria, CA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$3,279/mo

Rent YoY Change

+0.7%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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