City

Santa Margarita, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Luis Obispo County  ·  California

👥2,003Population
💰$70,288Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂61.3Median Age
🏠$720,100Median Home Value▲ 158% above avg
🎓53.0%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 12.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic12.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
3%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads53.0% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate455 (25.9%)
Some College200 (11.4%)
Associates172 (9.8%)
Bachelors240 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree691 (39.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 39.3%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate39.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.1%Renter: 43.9%Tenure
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,288 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$720,100 ▲ 158% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units1,151
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
51%
About Santa Margarita, CA

Santa Margarita is a city in California, located in San Luis Obispo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,003 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.3 years.

Economically, Santa Margarita is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,288 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Margarita is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $720,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month.

The population of Santa Margarita is well-educated. 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.72%).

Santa Margarita, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Santa Margarita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
93453 2,003 $70,288 $720,100 $638 1.9% 53.0% 56.1%