Cost of Living in Santa Paula, CA

Population: 31,202 • 2026 Data

$77,130
Median Household Income
+0% vs national
$1,698
Median Monthly Rent
+26% vs national
$559,300
Median Home Value
+65% vs national
6.1%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Santa Paula

The median home value in Santa Paula, CA is $559,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,698, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,675.

Rent-to-income ratio: 26.4%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Santa Paula, CA is $77,130. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%, with a labor force of 15,368 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov