Santa Paula, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Santa Paula is a California city with a population of approximately 31,792, part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $719,395. Median household income is $72,014.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 31,792 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $719,395 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,014 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28 minutes
  • Part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

31,792

Source: Census ACS

$719,395

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,014

Source: Census ACS

28 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

59

Source: Walk Score

142 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Ventura County (county-level results)

56%
41%
Democrat 217,424
Republican 158,901
Leans D+15.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 28.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 27.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 59/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 38.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 64.8

Location

Santa Paula, CA (34.3547, -119.0713)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.