Lompoc, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.6

D

out of 100

Overview

Lompoc is a California city with a population of approximately 43,045, part of the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $597,835. Median household income is $66,947.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 43,045 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $597,835 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $66,947 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28 minutes
  • Part of the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

43,045

Source: Census ACS

$597,835

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$66,947

Source: Census ACS

28 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

53

Source: Walk Score

131 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Santa Barbara County (county-level results)

62%
35%
Democrat 114,149
Republican 64,870
Leans D+26.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 34.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 30.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 53/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 39.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.6

Location

Lompoc, CA (34.6583, -120.4506)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.