Downtown Buellton, Buellton, CA
Downtown Buellton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Buellton, Buellton, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Downtown Buellton Neighborhood Overview
Located in the heart of Buellton, California, the Downtown neighborhood serves as a central hub for the community. The area is characterized by a strong homeownership base, with 63.7% of residents owning their homes, while 36.3% are renters. The housing market here is firmly in the Prime tier, reflecting its desirability and stability within the region.
The housing market in Downtown Buellton presents a significant investment, with a median home value of $733,400. Homes average around 1,400 square feet in size. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,953 per month. Mortgage origination data from the past year shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 150 conventional originations out of a total of 168, alongside 14 FHA loans and 4 VA loans, indicating a market primarily serving buyers with established credit.
The neighborhood's median household income of $108,603 aligns with the cost of housing, supporting the local market dynamics. This income level helps sustain the area's prime market status and contributes to the neighborhood's established character as a central, residential-commercial core within Buellton.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 2 neighborhoods in Buellton.
Downtown Buellton Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $733K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $109K |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.4% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 93427 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 168 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.4% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $863K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 150 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 14 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Buellton, Buellton
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Downtown Buellton
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31