Carpinteria, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
13,100 Population
$104,233 Median Income
$965,200 Home Value
$2,341 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
139 Violent Crime / 100K
44.5 yrs Median Age
44.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
4.8
Economy
1.4
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.6
Education

People

Population13,100
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density5,058/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 58.4%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$104,233
Per Capita Income$52,711
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate3.9%
County GDP$69,606M

Housing

1.4/5
Home Value (Census)$965,200
Zillow Value$1,451,254
Median Rent$2,341
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Depression21.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime139/100K
Property Crime1,443/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft58.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul57° / 68°
Rain19 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

4.6/5
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)24

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Work From Home14.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations6

How Carpinteria Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$104,233
Home Value$965,200
Median Rent$2,341
Poverty Rate3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime139.2 /100K
Avg Temperature62.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population13,100
Population Density5,058 per sq mi
Median Age44.5 years
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58.4% Black 0.9% Hispanic 2.4% Other 38.3%
White58.4%
Black or African American0.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races38.3%

Language

English Only65.3%
Spanish Speakers34.7%
English 65.3% Spanish 34.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.9%
Health Insurance92.4%

Income

39% above avg
Median Household Income$104,233
Per Capita Income$52,711
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,356
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$102,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate3.9%
Total Establishments (County)31,435
County GDP$69,606M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,758
Healthcare Facilities3,115
Retail Stores2,556
Manufacturing867
Total Establishments31,435

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,758 Healthcare 3,115 Retail 2,556 Manufacturing 867

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$102,674
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,383

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.3 min
Work From Home14.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

242% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$965,200
Zillow Home Value Index$1,451,254

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,295,000
Price Per Sq Ft$973
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio90.8%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory24

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.8%

Rental Costs

101% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,341
Zillow Rent Index$4,877

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,383
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.4%
Regular Checkup70.0%
Premature Death Rate5,626 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)3,115
Restaurants (County)1,758

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime139.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape22.0 /100K
Robbery7.3 /100K
Aggravated Assault109.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,442.8 /100K
Burglary358.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,025.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft58.6 /100K
Arson7.3 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

Temperature

57°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average62.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation19.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation63 ft (19 m)
Land Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density5,058 per sq mi
Latitude34.3852°
Longitude-119.5008°
County FIPS06111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%
D 56.1%

Democrat +15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
High School+85.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density5,058 per sq mi
Land Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

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