At a Glance
Median Income
$113,750
$72,807 per capita
Home Value
$1,589,300
Zillow: $1,696,761
Median Rent
$2,260/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
9.6% smoking rate
How Ballard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ballard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ballard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ballard residents earn a median household income of $113,750 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,807. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ballard is $1,589,300 , 464% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,696,761. Median rent is $2,260/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
54.8% of adults in Ballard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ballard has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population796
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$113,750
Per Capita$72,807
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
F
Home Value$1,589,300
Rent$2,260
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$1,696,761
Housing Units320
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Ballard was founded in 1880.
The median home in Ballard was built in 1978.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.