Santa Paula 67 Good
Santa Paula Livability #327 ranked city in California#10,114 ranked city in the USARanks better than 65% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Santa Paula

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Cost Of Living

    This area is known for its high cost of living, which means you should anticipate higher costs for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries, and health care.

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What's it like Living in Santa Paula?

Santa Paula is a moderately-sized city located in the state of California. The city has a population of 30,297 people. Santa Paula has a population density of 5,479 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. The majority of Santa Paula residents report their race to be White; this is followed by Asian and American Indian and Alaskan. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Santa Paula are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 64% of the population also speak Spanish. Santa Paula could be a great place for young adults and students as the average age of 32 years old is below the nation’s average. Long commute times to work can be incredibly frustrating, ranking just behind housework on the list of life's annoyances. If you opt to make Santa Paula your home, your one-way commute time will typically last around 27 minutes, a duration that aligns with the national average commute time of 26 minutes.

Living in Santa Paula can be a fulfilling experience for anyone moving to the town. Having said that, in the state of California, there are many desirable places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. With useful information like crime, cost of living, education, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Santa Paula and in the areas around Santa Paula is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 67/100, Santa Paula is ranked #8,375 in the United States and #301 in California. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Santa Paula has higher than average rankings for the following: education (B). Santa Paula does not score well for the following: amenities (F) and cost of living (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Assuming that Santa Paula meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Santa Paula. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Santa Paula are simply unattainable. The median home price for Santa Paula homes is $421,900, which is 3.1% higher than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Santa Paula, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 6.8, which is 6.2% higher than the California average.

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      Santa Paula transportation information

      Statistic Santa Paula California National
      Average one way commute27min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.9%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool14.8%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.1%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.7%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home3.0%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Santa Paula, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).