Santa Maria, California

A college town of about 450,000 people an hour and a half west of Bakersfield.

Where Santa Maria lands for your search

61of 193 cities for men 28–40, never married or divorced or widowed

19,942people match what you're looking for

Compatibility

101where 100 is the US average

Biggest pluses: places to go out, the compatibility figure · Rent counts against it

Rent$3,033median 1-bedroom monthly rent, with utilitiesAmong the priciest citiesSee all cities by rent

Everyday prices103where the US average is 100About the US averageSee all cities by everyday prices

Places to go out250bars, cafés and venues per 100,000 adultsFar more than most citiesSee all cities by places to go out

Getting around on foot10.8walkability, 1 to 20Among the most walkableSee all cities by walkability

Nice days a year269days that are mild and dry enough to be outsideFar more than most citiesSee all cities by nice days a year

Students163college students per 1,000 adultsFar more than most citiesSee all cities by students

Who lives here450,000people, of whom 300,000 are adultsA modest-sized citySee all cities by population

Political lean62% Democratic · 35% Republican2024 presidential vote, whole metro area

DemocraticEveryone elseRepublicanSee all cities by political lean

Violent crime419reported per 100,000 people a yearHigher than most cities

Property crime1,254reported per 100,000 people a yearAbout average

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