Central Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Garey, CA
$767,900Median home value
Santa Barbara CountyArea
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About Garey
Garey is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it farming community in the Santa Maria Valley, surrounded by vineyards, strawberry fields, and rolling ranch land. Life here is rural and quiet, with the wine country of the Foxen Canyon corridor and the dunes of the coast both close at hand.
Home prices in Garey
The median home value in Garey is $767,900.
Top places in Garey
- Foxen Canyon Wine Trail — acclaimed Pinot Noir and Syrah wineries minutes east.
- Santa Maria — tri-tip barbecue, shopping, and services, about 15 minutes west.
- Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes — the largest coastal dune system in California.
- Oso Flaco Lake — boardwalk trails through the dunes to the ocean.
- Los Olivos — tasting rooms and small-town charm in the Santa Ynez Valley.
- Pismo Beach — classic beach town about 40 minutes north.
Commuting from Garey
- Santa Maria is about 15 minutes west for jobs, shopping, and dining.
- Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is roughly 20 minutes away.
- San Luis Obispo is about 45 minutes north via Highway 101.
Garey FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garey, CA?
The median home value in Garey is $767,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Garey, CA?
Santa Maria is about 15 minutes west for jobs, shopping, and dining.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.