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Santa Maria
City in California, United States
Overview
Santa Maria is a lively city on California's Central Coast, renowned for its wineries, barbecue heritage, and proximity to beaches and outdoor recreation. With a mix of residential areas, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a lively downtown, it offers a taste of authentic local culture and easy access to surrounding natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
109,707
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.95°, -120.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,110
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
85
English
95
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
399 mm
Internet Speed
161 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SMX
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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