What is the housing market like in Santa Margarita, CA?

The median home value in Santa Margarita is $684,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated)

How is the commute from Santa Margarita, CA?

US-101; San Luis Obispo ~15 mi south.

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About Santa Margarita

Santa Margarita is a small town along US-101 between San Luis Obispo and Atascadero, with a historic downtown strip on El Camino Real. Santa Margarita Ranch and Santa Margarita Lake give it a rural, outdoorsy base. It is a quieter, more affordable alternative to SLO proper.

The historic Moose Lodge building on El Camino Real in Santa Margarita, California. — Moose Lodge #2171 on El Camino Real in Santa Margarita.Photo: John Margolies · Public domain

Historic ranch buildings at the P. W. Murphy Ranch in Santa Margarita. — The 1882 P. W. Murphy Ranch in Santa Margarita.Photo: Dr. John Gallaway · Public domain

Home prices in Santa Margarita

The median home value in Santa Margarita is $684,000.

Top places in Santa Margarita

Downtown Santa Margarita — historic El Camino Real strip.
Santa Margarita Lake — boating, fishing, hiking.
Santa Margarita Ranch — historic ranch, events, wine.
Oyster Ridge trails — nearby hiking.
Ancient Peaks Winery — tasting room.
Pozo Saloon — historic roadhouse nearby.

Commuting from Santa Margarita

US-101; San Luis Obispo ~15 mi south.
Atascadero ~7 mi north.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport ~20 min.

Santa Margarita FAQs

What is the housing market like in Santa Margarita, CA?
The median home value in Santa Margarita is $684,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated)
How is the commute from Santa Margarita, CA?
US-101; San Luis Obispo ~15 mi south.

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Schools

Atascadero Unified School District — NCES district profile

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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