Guadalupe, CA is a small city located in Santa Barbara County on the Central Coast of California. The city has a population of 7,080 according to the 2019 US Census. In terms of its rankings on BestPlaces.net, Guadalupe is ranked as one of the best places to live in California. On this website, Guadalupe holds an overall ranking of 8 out of 10 for its livability score. This score is based on factors such as crime rates, housing costs, education levels, employment levels and weather conditions. Additionally, it has excellent ratings when it comes to amenities such as parks and recreation facilities, entertainment options and health care access. Guadalupe also has an excellent rating for housing affordability with low median home values and low median rent prices compared to other cities in California. As a result, citizens in Guadalupe are able to enjoy a high quality of life despite having a relatively small population.
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