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Guadalupe, California

city · Santa Barbara County

At a glance

8,566
Population
$495,600
Median home value (all homes)
63% above U.S. median
$562,105
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,732/mo
Median rent
28% above U.S. median
$66,930
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
51.48%
Locations with fiber available
14.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing81% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities36% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost42% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates52.7%
College graduates9.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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