Santa Ynez

This lovely valley is prized by locals (ranchers, cowboys, winemakers, etc.)

Welcome to Santa Ynez Valley

A short scenic 40-minute drive north of Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley is a picturesque valley framed by the majestic Santa Ynez mountains to the south and the San Rafael Mountains to the north. The beautiful rolling hillsides of the valley are dotted with majestic live oaks, horse and cattle ranches, and over 75 world-class wineries.
 
This lovely valley is prized by locals (ranchers, cowboys, winemakers, etc.) and visitors for its rural-agricultural heritage combined with its sophisticated “wine country” ambiance.

Overview for Santa Ynez, CA

4,679 people live in Santa Ynez, where the median age is 50.1 and the average individual income is $52,587. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,679

Total Population

50.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,587

Average individual Income

Around Santa Ynez, CA

There's plenty to do around Santa Ynez, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

4
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Terre Et Sang, The Hideaway LO, and Harrison Clarke.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.78 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.73 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.05 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.83 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.62 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.89 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez has 1,806 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Santa Ynez do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,679 people call Santa Ynez home. The population density is 968.68 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,679

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.1

Median Age

51.55 / 48.45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,806

Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$52,587

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Santa Ynez, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Santa Ynez. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
PUBLIC
K - 8th
4/5
Santa Ynez Elementary
PUBLIC
1st - 8th
3/5
College Elementary
PUBLIC
K - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
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