Why Live in Old Town Orcutt
Old Town Orcutt, located on California’s Central Coast, is a historic neighborhood 7 miles south of Santa Maria. Known for its early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, the area features a main shopping and dining corridor with storefronts reminiscent of an old western movie. Residents enjoy walking to local DIY shops, restaurants, and boutiques along Clark Avenue. Community involvement is strong, with locals participating in organizations like the Old Orcutt Merchants’ Association and events such as the annual Chalk Festival and Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade. Dining options include Kay’s Orcutt Country Kitchen for breakfast and Far Western Tavern for Santa Maria-style barbeque. For groceries, residents frequent Old Town Market or Albertsons. The neighborhood is home to highly rated schools, including Patterson Road Elementary, Orcutt Junior High, and Ernest Righetti High. Recreational spaces include the 10-acre May Grisham Park, home to the Orcutt National Little League, and Orcutt Park, a compact green space with picnic areas and a playground. State Route 1 provides access to nearby beaches like Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve, 16 miles away, while Santa Maria Regional Transit’s Route 6 bus connects to Santa Maria. Santa Maria Airport is 4 miles away, and Los Angeles International Airport is 155 miles away. The area has a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Town Orcutt a good place to live?
Old Town Orcutt is a good place to live. Old Town Orcutt is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable. Old Town Orcutt has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.2 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $117,445 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Old Town Orcutt are home owners, with 47% of residents renting and 53% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Old Town Orcutt can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Old Town Orcutt neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Old Town Orcutt?
The median home price in Old Town Orcutt is $322,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,670 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $72K a year to afford the median home price in Old Town Orcutt. The average household income in Old Town Orcutt is $117K.
What are the best public schools in Old Town Orcutt?
The best public schools that serve Old Town Orcutt are:
What are the best private schools in Old Town Orcutt?
The best private schools that serve Old Town Orcutt are:
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Are home prices dropping in Old Town Orcutt?
Yes, home prices in Old Town Orcutt are down 21% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Old Town Orcutt, CA
On average, homes in Old Town Orcutt, Orcutt sell after 362 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Town Orcutt, Orcutt over the last 12 months is $301,950, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$301,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$301,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$152
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$322,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%