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Marina del Rey, CA vs Santa Maria, CA

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- The median age of a home in Marina del Rey is 2.4% older than the median age of a home in Santa Maria.
 Marina del Rey, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$565,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock49.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.119.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned6.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented75.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marina del Rey, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,310  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,090$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,340  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,120$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,760  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marina del Rey, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented6.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marina del Rey, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock35.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99930.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock11.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9996.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99913.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marina del Rey, CASanta Maria, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer1.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Marina Del Rey    10 Reviews
Lyla · Venice, CA
crowded with suspicious smell
Over 11 years ago

For the past thirty years it has become more dense and crowded. Along the periphery there is a pond/sewer/lake that constantly stinks when driving by on Washington Blvd  More

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Melissa · Venice, CA
Relaxed Vibe, fantastic Community
Over 12 years ago

Wonderful beach community, beautiful temperatures all year. Liberal minded neighbours, absolutely love it  More

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Nick · Marina del Rey, CA
Great place to live
Over 16 years ago

The climate closest to the ocean is mild and rarely too hot. The humidity is comfortable and soothing. The town has a very relaxing feel surrounding the Marina with  More

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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews
C · Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Instead
Over 6 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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Kimberly · Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Can't Be Defined
Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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SARA  · Santa Maria, CA
Unpredictable weather with no extremes.
Over 16 years ago

The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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