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    Santa Margarita

      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B+
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        C+
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        A+
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        A
      Santa Margarita is a with a population of 800. Santa Margarita is in San Luis Obispo County. Living in Santa Margarita offers residents a rural feel and most residents rent their homes. In Santa Margarita there are a lot of bars. Many families live in Santa Margarita and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Santa Margarita are above average.
      Population
      800
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $511,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $584
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        59%
      • Own
        41%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        0%
      • 10-17 years
        6%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        19%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        20%
      • 65+ years
        24%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        7%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        33%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        18%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        39%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Working in Santa Margarita

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $49,071
      National
      $69,021
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