Cities with the most expensive homes in the Santa Maria metro area

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April 30, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Santa Maria metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Santa Maria metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 15 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#15. New Cuyama, CA

- Typical home value: $287,619
- 1-year price change: -5.6%
- 5-year price change: +6.6%

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#14. Guadalupe, CA

- Typical home value: $565,104
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.6%

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#13. Lompoc, CA

- Typical home value: $590,686
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%

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#12. Santa Maria, CA

- Typical home value: $658,011
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +34.7%

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#11. Los Alamos, CA

- Typical home value: $909,986
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%

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#10. Buellton, CA

- Typical home value: $915,960
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +33.4%

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#9. Goleta, CA

- Typical home value: $1,364,878
- 1-year price change: -2.3%
- 5-year price change: +41.6%

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#8. Solvang, CA

- Typical home value: $1,410,759
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +49.8%

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#7. Isla Vista, CA

- Typical home value: $1,467,459
- 1-year price change: -5.3%
- 5-year price change: +26.9%

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#6. Carpinteria, CA

- Typical home value: $1,506,926
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +52.6%

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#5. Los Olivos, CA

- Typical home value: $1,690,936
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#4. Santa Barbara, CA

- Typical home value: $1,834,095
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +45.2%

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#3. Santa Ynez, CA

- Typical home value: $1,845,154
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%

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#2. Summerland, CA

- Typical home value: $2,908,304
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +51.1%

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#1. Montecito, CA

- Typical home value: $5,340,832
- 1-year price change: +9.0%
- 5-year price change: +68.7%

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