Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Orcutt
Orcutt, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,414
Population
31,349
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Discover this gem in the valley
Mountains
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Ocean
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Hiking
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College
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Wineries
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Tucked among the vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, Orcutt is a terrific community directly south of Santa Maria. It is named for William Warren Orcutt, a geologist who discovered fossils in the La Brea Tar Pits in 1901. Old Town Orcutt was established in 1904, and today this downtown area is home to shops, breweries, taverns, and wineries all wrapped in fantastic mountain views. Old Town Orcutt is located along Clark Avenue from roughly Gray Street to Broadway.
Orcutt is the ideal location for those commuting into Santa Maria for work, frequent travelers wishing to be close to the Santa Maria Airport, or students attending classes at Allan Hancock College. Located halfway between the mountains and the ocean, it’s also a great place for those who enjoy visiting both. Orcutt is home to several parks, including Orcutt Community Park. This park includes the Orcutt Trails, a multi-use trail system for horseback riding, cycling, dog-walking, jogging, and hiking. A dog park is also available.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,700
Average: $122,053
Education
7,920
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,920
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Orcutt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Orcutt, CA is $1,967 for a studio, $2,414 for one bedroom, $2,643 for two bedrooms, and $3,258 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orcutt has increased by 9.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,414/month
497 Sq Ft
House
$2,643/month
577 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orcutt, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-12
812 Students
Public
Grades K-12
812 Students
Public
Grades K-12
812 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Waller County Park
- Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Airports
- San Luis County Regional
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.