Apartments for rent in Buellton, CA

Buellton, a small town in California, has a population of just under 5,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Home ownership is more common than renting in Buellton, and 30% of residents rent. The average rent of $1,520/month is just above the state average.

Averaging about 21 minutes, Buellton's commute time outperforms the state average of about 32 minutes. Many residents (47%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation is not used widely. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Buellton, the most common five of which are entertainment, retail, education, manufacturing, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 37% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in management, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $87K, Buellton workers earn roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Buellton, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Buellton has a large concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 13% have earned a Bachelor's degree.