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

5,335 people live in Santa Ynez, where the median age is 41.8 and the average individual income is $50,274.87. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,335

Total Population

41.8 years

Median Age

Low

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

$50,274.87

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.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crown Point Vineyards, DaFoe Wines, and Harrison Clarke.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.62 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.7 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.05 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.71 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.83 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.86 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Santa Ynez, CA

Santa Ynez has 2,037 households, with an average household size of 3. 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. 5,335 people call Santa Ynez home. The population density is 357.38 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,335

Total Population

Low

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

41.8

Median Age

47.72 / 52.28%

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
2,037

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$50,274.87

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

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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Mixed Schools ()
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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