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Residential community just north of downtown Santa Maria
Located just north of downtown Santa Maria, Mid City Acres offers affordable homes compared to neighborhoods set further south, all within walking distance of downtown shops and attractions. Homes are set amongst restaurants like The Swiss and institutions like the First Church of God, while the Santa Maria Town Center Mall offers national retailers less than a mile away. On Fridays in the summer, locals gather just south of Mid City Acres at the intersection of Main Street and Broadway to dance to live music and enjoy a variety of food vendors. "The area is really being revitalized," says local real estate agent Tom Brown of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty. "There are new condos going up everywhere, and there are a fair number of events. It's a pretty lively place to be these days." Residents can enjoy sunny Central Coast weather at open greenspaces like Veteran’s Memorial Park and Central Plaza.
Close-set early 20th-century bungalows
The houses in Mid City Acres mainly consist of Minimal Traditional-style bungalows built between 1900 and 1950 with shingle roofs and stone chimneys. These homes typically feature small yards and minimally decorated exteriors, though some feature gardens made up of cacti and low-water plantings. "Homes here tend to be older," says Josh Carranza, local Realtor with eXp Realty of California. "There's a lot of fixer-upper properties and opportunities for investors." Three- to four-bedroom homes tend to sell for $400,000 to $650,000 depending on the home's condition and how recently it’s been renovated. Well-maintained streets and sidewalks allow residents to walk to nearby shops or stroll around the neighborhood. However, with a Cap Index crime score of 7, compared to a national score of 4, the risk of motor vehicle theft and burglary is higher than average.
Santa Maria Regional Transit bus routes
Broadway runs along the neighborhood’s west end, running 6 miles south to Orcutt. Residents can get to Los Angeles via U.S. 101, which is about 158 miles away, while Santa Barbara is 65 miles away. Most Santa Maria Regional Transit Bus Routes stop at the Town Center Mall, less than a mile away, before branching into the rest of the city. The Marian Regional Medical Center is located less than 2 miles east. Nearby airports include the Santa Maria Airport, which is about 5 miles away, while a more extensive selection of commercial flights can be found 68 miles away at Santa Barbara Airport or 160 miles away at Los Angeles International Airport.
Agriculture classes at Santa Maria High
Mid City Acres is zoned for the Santa Maria-Bonita School District for kindergarten through eighth grade, which includes Alvin Elementary, rated C-minus by Niche, and the C-rated Fesler Junior High. After that, students may attend the B-minus-rated Santa Maria High School, which is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and offers agricultural mechanics classes that prepare students for careers in farming, construction, or welding.
Santa Maria-style barbeque restaurants and the Town Center Mall
Set on the neighborhood’s west border, the Swiss Restaurant & Bar serves classic Santa Maria-style barbecue, made from tender beef tri-tip, slow-cooked on an iron grill over red oak coals for a smokey flavor. Set just north of downtown, Mid City Acres residents are just a few blocks from the Santa Maria Town Center Mall, which houses national retailers like Macy’s and the Regal Edwards Santa Maria Movie Theatre. In the mall's food court, Firegrill is known for its char burgers and loaded nachos. For groceries, Vons is less than a mile east.
Ongoing renovations at Veteran’s Memorial Park
Though few greenspaces are located near Mid City Acres, Veteran’s Memorial Park offers a grassy field shaded by mature oak trees. Renovations to the park began in March 2023 to add exercise equipment, a new playground and walking paths; a projected completion date is yet to be announced. Just south of the neighborhood, Central Plaza Park features a bandstand painted with a mural of happy families and a serene pond with a waterfall.
Friday night get-togethers downtown
Every Friday evening from March to September, locals can gather at the corner of Broadway and Main Street for live music, food trucks and other local vendors. During these gatherings, dubbed Downtown Fridays, streets are blocked off so attendees can walk freely.
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Parks in this Area
Atkinson Park
Tunnell Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Minami Community Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
Central Plaza Park
Playground
Walking Paths
Veteran's Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
San Luis County Regional
37 min drive
Bus
Broadway & Tunnell
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mid City Acres
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mid City Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid City Acres, Santa Maria sell after 137 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid City Acres, Santa Maria over the last 12 months is $469,777, up 683% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,812
Median Age
31
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,017
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,587
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
13''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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