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Ballard, CA

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Population
863
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
660 ft
Median Home Value
$1,742,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,563/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$140,833
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityIsla Vista, California21 miles away · 13,920 residents.

About Ballard

Ballard is an unincorporated community and the smallest and oldest settlement in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California. Located near the city of Solvang, the town was founded in 1880 on the site of a Wells Fargo stage line station. It was named after William Ballard, who operated the station in the 1860s. Today the community is a residential, mostly residential town surrounded by regional vineyards and agricultural land.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.9rating

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