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Apartments for rent in Santa Ynez, CA

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See what Santa Ynez, CA has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Santa Ynez Demographics

Education

High School

17%

Associate's

28%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

6%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

48%

3 people

23%

4 people

20%

5 people

4%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

31%

50-100k

17%

100-150k

16%

150-200k

19%

200k+

17%

Age

0-10

10%

10-20

14%

20-45

25%

45-65

30%

65+

20%

Getting Around Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

37%

15-30 Mins

11%

30-40 Mins

21%

40-60 Mins

28%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 00

Walk Score®

Percentage: 2020

Bike Score®

Top Scores: Art, Parks, Nightlife

Things To Do In Santa Ynez

Top Score

Fine Arts

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Santa Ynez has the right frame of mind for art.

  1. A high number of fine art centers per resident
  2. 75% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. Significantly more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Parks

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

There's fresh air to be had here.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Santa Ynez is running dry.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 70% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. A high number of gyms per resident
  2. 49% fewer gyms than average
  3. Significantly more gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Santa Ynez could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 75% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 100% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Honk if you see a gas station.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 87% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 25% more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Got a hunch you'll be dialing for lunch.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 91% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 25% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of restaurants here may leave a bad taste in your mouth.

  1. A high number of restaurants per resident
  2. 91% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 88% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

1/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not a latte coffee shops in Santa Ynez.

  1. A high number of coffee shops per resident
  2. 82% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. Significantly more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Santa Ynez Education

Schools

Top Schools in Santa Ynez

7/10

Oak Valley Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

6/10

Monte Vista Elementary School

Grades K-6 • Public

6/10

Vieja Valley Elementary School

Grades K-6 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

What You Need to Know

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All About

Living in Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez is a small town in California with a population of just over 4,000. Middle-aged professionals will feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 45, the town's population skews older than most cities in California. Renters tend to be in the minority in Santa Ynez, and 72% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could play a role, as the average rent of $1,538 a month is higher than the state average.

Compared to the national average (21%), Santa Ynez has a relatively high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (28%). There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Santa Ynez, the most common four of which are retail, entertainment, manufacturing, and education. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 11% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top field in the town. Santa Ynez workers bring in an average annual income of around $107,000, around $22,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, shorter than most cities in California, Santa Ynez residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 44% of commuters, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking (3%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is greater than the national average.