Santa Maria, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$785,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Santa Maria has 91 homes for sale at a median list price of $785,000, typically selling in about 62 days.
Santa Maria Market Analysis
The median list price in Santa Maria, CA is $785,000. Current inventory stands at 91 active listings. 34 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $314,999 for one bedroom homes and $1.3M at the five bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 82.4%. February to July saw the median price go from $670,000 to $700,000, up about 4.5%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $420.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 7 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. The area spans the 93455, 93454, and 93458 ZIP codes.
Santa Maria Rental Market
The median asking rent in Santa Maria, CA is $4,100. Current inventory stands at 5 active rental listings.
Santa Maria Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. There is only 2.2 months of supply, yet the typical home takes about 62 days to sell, and 54% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$785K
↑ 2% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.2 months of supply
Tight Supply91 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.2 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~62 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 30% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 52% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Santa Maria
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
51%
Homeowners
49%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
29,092 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $261K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$367K)
Price Reductions
49 listings have reduced their price
54% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.0% (~$63K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Santa Maria, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Santa Maria, CA?
The median list price in Santa Maria is $785,000 as of August 2026, based on 91 active listings.
Is Santa Maria a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Santa Maria currently reads as a balanced market. Active inventory works out to about 2.2 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Santa Maria?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 7 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 62 days.
Are home prices in Santa Maria going up or down?
The median sale price in Santa Maria is up about 2.3% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Santa Maria, CA?
There are 91 homes for sale in Santa Maria right now, including 10 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Santa Maria?
The median asking rent in Santa Maria is $4,100 per month, across 5 active rental listings.