Santa Ynez, Calif.

Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA MSA

Median home sale price: $798,258
Population: 4,642

Median household income: $80,284

The village of Santa Ynez, in Santa Barbara County about 130 miles north of Los Angeles, offers numerous art galleries, antique stores, and wine tasting rooms. The village has good weather all year round.