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Buellton, California

Buellton, California is 24 miles NW of Goleta, California (center to center) and 117 miles W of Los Angeles, California. It is in Santa Barbara county. The city is part of the Santa Barbara - Santa Maria - Lompoc metro area. The population of Buellton is 3,828.

The People and Families of Buellton

In Buellton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Buellton had a median family income of $54,839.

Political Inclinations

Among Buellton political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Buellton Housing

Of the housing in Buellton, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Buellton offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Buellton, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Buellton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Buellton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Buellton Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Buellton Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Buellton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Buellton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Buellton, CA

Comparing Buellton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity92
Well-Paid Single Women96
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population68
Senior Citizens48
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size84
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work84
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
People Living Alone47
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime46

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