As of 2012, Santa Maria's population is 99,553 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 27.41 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Santa Maria is $202,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.22 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Santa Maria's cost of living is 17.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Santa Maria public schools spend $4,751 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.3 students per teacher in Santa Maria. --------------------The unemployment rate in Santa Maria is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Santa Maria jobs have Increased by 0.23 percent.
Ranked #4 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #10 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #10 America’s Best Cities for Foodies
Ranked #11 Most Competitive Public Colleges
Ranked #37 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Santa Maria's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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