Buellton, CA Economy


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Buellton, CA is a picturesque town located in the Santa Ynez Valley of California. With its beautiful scenery and growing entertainment industry, Buellton is an increasingly popular destination for both short-term vacationers and long-term residents. The 2 bedroom rental rate in Buellton is $2,720, which is nearly double the US average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index here is 107 versus 100 in the US. This means that groceries are 7% more expensive than average in Buellton than across the country. Despite this higher cost of living, many local businesses still thrive here. Notable establishments include Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Old Town Buellton Winery & Tasting Room, and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. As such, although residents may need to pay more on rent and groceries compared to other parts of the US, they can still enjoy all that Buellton has to offer without breaking the bank.

Buellton has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Buellton has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Buellton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Buellton is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Buellton is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Buellton
- The average income of a Buellton resident is $45,291 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Buellton resident is $107,614 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBuellton, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.66
  -6.5%-6.2%
  26.7%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $45,291$37,638
  $107,614$69,021
  $121,563$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  4.3%6.8%
  5.2%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  6.0%11.0%
  2.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  1.0%4.7%
  3.5%1.9%
  3.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  16.1%9.3%
  20.3%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  12.9%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  10.3%4.7%
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Over 4 years ago

I moved here three years ago with my two kids and we love it here! We can easily drive to places like Santa Barbara and Los Angeles without sacrificing good air quality.  More

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