Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Santa Maria

20

Properties

1,537

Total units

96/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,925/mo

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

665 / 100k · 2024

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 76 · Very Walkable

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

37 schools · 7 districts

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$84,746 median income

Census ACS 5-Year

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 96/100(7 of 20 scored)

90+ (7)No score (13)

20 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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Eligibility & how to apply

California income limits (2026)California public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in California

Helpful guides

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