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Welcome to wine country
In the heart of California's coastal agricultural area is Santa Maria East. The Mediterranean-like climate allows for a long growing season of sweet grapes that support Santa Maria Valley's wine region. Here, locals can sip on a glass of locally produced Pinot Noir. "Santa Maria is the jewel of the central coast. There are lots of things to do within a half-hour drive, like the beach, and Santa Barbara is nearby," says Tom Brown, Santa Maria resident since the 1970s as well as the owner and broker of Tom Brown Real Estate.
A wine and retail destination
On Broadway's commercial corridor, known as Highway 135, locals can shop and dine in retail centers like Broadway Plaza. Vallarta Supermarkets is right across the street for quick grocery shopping. The supermarket's bakery, known as a Vallarta Panaderia, has fresh bread and pastries. Alongside a business complex is the neighborhood Trader Joe's, located at the corner of Bradley and Stowell Roads.
Costa de Oro has a reputation for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir created from locally grown grapes. Wine connoisseurs socialize and sample the offerings while listening to live music on weekends. The winery also hosts indoor, dog-friendly trivia nights twice a month. The area includes a number of chain dining options and local eateries. Casa Mañana Mexican Restaurant and Fatte's Pizza are go-to spots for a casual meal. Those looking for Korean-style barbecue sit down at SizzlinGogi.
The 3 Buck Chuck is still going strong at Trader Joe's in Santa Maria East Neighborhood.
Santa Maria East Neighborhood residents can stock up the kitchen at Vallarta Supermarkets.
Have dinner and wine at Costa de Oro in Santa Maria East Neighborhood.
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Year-round community events
The city hosts a number of public events throughout the year. "The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade is a big event held at the beginning of June. Santa Barbara County Fair always takes place in Santa Maria for five days. We also have a Christmas parade on the first weekend of December," Brown says.
A majority of renters
The Santa Maria East contains homes with small lawns showing rock landscaping, ornamental bushes and the occasional palm tree. Mediterranean-style homes with tile rooftops share the same zip code as contemporary dwellings. The neighborhood has a big rental community with several apartment complexes and turnkey properties. Condos often enter the market between $250,000 and $350,000. Detached houses have a listing range of $500,000 to upwards of $700,000.
Find Mediterranean townhomes in Santa Maria East Neighborhood.
Wide streets and individualized ranches make up the housing landscape in East Santa Maria.
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District-wide academic programs for students
Students attend the largest public system in the county, the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. The district offers a network of supportive academic services, including Saturday School, After School Programs and extended day programs. Kindergarten to sixth graders will spend the day at Bill Libbon Elementary, Isaac Miller Elementary or Washington Battles Elementary; the schools have a C-minus grade from Niche. Isaac Fesler Junior High receives a C grade. Teens enroll in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to attend Santa Maria High, with a B-minus grade from Niche. The local Trivium Charter School accepts all grade levels.
The new campus of Bill Libbon Elementary in Santa Maria opened in 2020.
Santa Maria High School is home of the Saints.
School is just a short bus ride away in Santa Maria.
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Minami Community Center Park is located at Enos and Depot in Santa Maria.
Recreation supported by the community
Alice Trefts Park is a 5-acre space that has a community garden shared by Allan Hancock College. Next door, locals can participate in fitness programs and social events at the Elwin Mussell Senior Center. Adam Park's Minami Community Center attracts athletic residents for its Open Gym program, which offers soccer, volleyball and basketball. Local youth receive free admission to the recreational center.
The Santa Maria Area Transit route is extensive so come on board.
Public bus routes and medical facilities
Commuters travel locally on the public Santa Maria Area Transit. For further distances, travelers can fly out at the Santa Maria Airport, about 5 miles away. The community has several medical offices as well as a hospital, Dignity Health's Marian Regional Medical Center.
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Parks in this Area
Fletcher Park
Crossroads Open Space
Buena Vista Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Joe White Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Simas Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Alice Trefts Park
Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
39 min drive
Bus
College & Park (Outbound)
Bus
Broadway & Battles
Bus
Hancock College
Bus
College & Boone
Bus
Betteravia & Target
Bus
Miller & E Inger (Inbound)
Bus
College & Allan Hancock Field (Back Entrance)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Santa Maria East
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Maria East, Santa Maria sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Santa Maria East, Santa Maria over the last 12 months is $556,210, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,604
Median Age
32
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,858
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,140
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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