Santa Paula, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Santa Paula home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

29,806
Population Estimate
$381,210
Median Home Value
92.7%
Employment Rate
14.1%
Bachelor's Degree+

Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$445
Median Listing Price$819,950
Median Days on Market64
Active Listings52
New Listings16
Total Listings (Active + Pending)77
Avg Listing Price$1,656,180
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-2%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-3%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size4
Family Dual Income60.6
Median Household Income$60,468
Median Individual Income$26,003
Home Ownership54.1%
Home Value$381,210
Median Rent$1,277
Rent Burden37.6%
Poverty14.2%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED35.6%
  • Highschool Education23.8%
  • Some College26.5%
  • Bachelors Degree9.1%
  • Graduate Degree5.0%
  • Total College or Above14.1%
  • Stem Degree46.7%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male50.0%
  • Female50.0%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married47.9%
  • Divorced9.8%
  • Never Married37.1%
  • Widowed5.2%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CitySanta Paula
State IDCA
Population29,806

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1831.1%
19–2915.6%
30–3912.6%
40–4912.8%
Age Group% of Population
50–5912.0%
60–698.9%
70–794.2%
80+2.7%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation64.5%
Unemployment Rate7.3%
Disabled11.2%

ETHNICITY

White87.2%
Black0.3%
Asian1.6%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other7.2%
Multiple2.9%

OTHER

Hispanic81.9%
Limited English13.3%
Health Uninsured11.0%
Veteran4.6%

Local Discussions

Community questions and conversations about living in Santa Paula, CA.

  1. Is Santa Paula, CA a good place to buy a house?

    Local perspectives on Santa Paula home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.

    0
  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Santa Paula, CA for families?

    Local insights on Santa Paula neighborhoods, schools, parks, commute times, and other factors families may want to consider.

    0
  3. What should home buyers know about the Santa Paula, CA housing market?

    Local insights on Santa Paula home prices, housing inventory, buyer competition, and current real estate market conditions.

    0
  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Santa Paula, CA?

    Compare Santa Paula home prices, rents, monthly housing costs, and other factors that can affect the decision to buy or rent.

    0
  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Paula, CA?

    Explore Santa Paula neighborhoods where home buyers may find more affordable housing options and better value for their budget.

    0
  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Santa Paula, CA?

    Learn how Santa Paula home prices, down payments, mortgage costs, and other expenses can affect how much income buyers may need.

    0
  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Santa Paula, CA?

    Learn how Santa Paula property taxes are calculated and how they can affect the overall cost of owning a home.

    0
  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Santa Paula, CA for first-time home buyers?

    Explore Santa Paula neighborhoods first-time home buyers may consider based on home prices, location, amenities, and lifestyle.

    0
  9. What is it like to live in Santa Paula, CA?

    Local perspectives on Santa Paula neighborhoods, cost of living, weather, commuting, things to do, and everyday life.

    0
  10. What should I know before moving to Santa Paula, CA?

    What newcomers should know about Santa Paula housing costs, neighborhoods, transportation, weather, and everyday expenses.

    0

Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Paula, CA

Neighborhoods in Santa Paula, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Santa Paula, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Santa Paula

    Downtown Santa Paula ↗

    Median asking price
    $425,000
    / sq ft
    $739
    Active listings
    3
    properties in discovery sample
    148
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Autumnwood at Harvest at Limoneira by Richmond American

    Richmond ↗

    Median asking price
    $549,000
    / sq ft
    $763
    Active listings
    2
    properties in discovery sample
    121
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Lobero Homeowners Association

    Lobero ↗

    Median asking price
    $257,500
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    15
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Hillview Estates

    Hillview Estates ↗

    Median asking price
    $415,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    14
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5/10 · 2 schools

  • Heritage Park Villas in West Covina

    Heritage Park Villas ↗

    Median asking price
    —
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    1
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.