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Lompoc, CA Area Guide

A vibrant community between wine country and Vandenberg AFB.

Military Coastal History Parks Vineyards Wineries

An hour up the coast from Santa Barbara sits Lompoc, a small city on the edge of the enormous Vandenberg Air Force Base. Most of the commercial activity in Lompoc is clustered around Cabrillo Highway through the center of town, with a good mix of national chains and locally-owned restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Vandenberg is a closed base, but the public does have access to certain areas at certain times. Numerous parks are scattered around town, including the scenic River Park, which runs much of the length of the eastern city limit. For a quick day trip out of town, La Purisma Mission is a beautifully preserved relic of the Spanish colonial period, several wineries can be found in the surrounding area, and many beaches can be accessed through and around Vandenberg.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lompoc, CA is $1,433 for a studio, $1,794 for one bedroom, $1,946 for two bedrooms, and $2,151 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lompoc has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,794/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$3,261/month
1,222 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lompoc, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

66 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Very Bikeable

70 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Lompoc Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Dr Bob Forinash Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

Cabrillo High

Public

Grades 9-12

Lompoc High

Public

Grades 9-12

Dr Bob Forinash Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.