Central Coast, CA relocation guide
Moving to Orcutt, CA
$624,500Median home value
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About Orcutt
Orcutt is an unincorporated community just south of Santa Maria on California's Central Coast, known for its Old Town district of antique shops and its. Housing is mostly newer suburban subdivisions and ranch-style homes on the area's rolling hills. It's an alternative to the coast, with Santa Maria's services minutes north and the dunes and beaches to the west.


Home prices in Orcutt
The median home value in Orcutt is $624,500.
Top places in Orcutt
- Old Town Orcutt — historic main street with antique shops and restaurants.
- Orcutt Ranch hiking trails — open-space trails in the hills.
- Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes — coastal dunes and beaches about 20 minutes west.
- Santa Maria Valley wineries — tasting rooms in nearby Santa Maria and Foxen Canyon.
Commuting from Orcutt
- Santa Maria Airport is about 15 minutes north.
- Highway 101 runs just east of town for north-south travel.
- SMAT and Breeze buses connect Orcutt with Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo.
Orcutt FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Orcutt, CA?
The median home value in Orcutt is $624,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Orcutt, CA?
Santa Maria Airport is about 15 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.