Carpinteria, CA

California · Ventura County · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metro

Carpinteria is a small city in California with a population of 13,100. Residents earn $104,233 per year, which is 39% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

13,100 Population 5,058/sq mi density

$104,233 Median Income $52,711 per capita

$965,200 Home Value $1,451,254 Zillow

$2,341 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

81 Violent Crime/100K 1,147 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$104,233 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$965,200 home value, $2,341/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

81 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)

A+

Education

4.6 / 5.0

44.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $104,233

39% higher than US avg

Home Value $965,200

242% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 81/100K

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 44.6%

32% higher than US avg

Median Rent $2,341

101% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 25.8%

20% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.9%

69% lower than US avg

How Carpinteria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,100

Median Age44.5 yrs

Density5,058/mi²

Male / Female52% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 58%

Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+

Median Income$104,233

Per Capita$52,711

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty3.9%

County GDP$69,606M

Commute23 min

Housing

Home Value$965,200

Rent$2,341

Ownership58.8%

Zillow$1,451,254

Housing Units6,033

Rent Burden37.6%

Crime

Violent81/100K

Property1,147/100K

Murder7.4/100K

Assault52/100K

Burglary141/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%

Uninsured10.8%

Smoking9.4%

Depression21.2%

Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain19.0 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation63 ft (19 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+44.6%

High School+85.5%

Graduate+15.7%

School Score4.84

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%

Commute23 min

Broadband95.8%

EV Stations6

Libraries24

Is Carpinteria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carpinteria receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Carpinteria has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carpinteria is $104,233, which is significantly higher than the national average / 39% above $75,149. This places Carpinteria among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carpinteria is $965,200, making it a premium housing market at 242% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,341 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Carpinteria is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,147 per 100,000, 41% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Carpinteria enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Carpinteria has a population of 13,100 with a density of 5,058 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.5% male. The city is predominantly White (58.4%), with 2.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.3% of residents, while 34.7% speak Spanish. 5.4% of the population are veterans. 8.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 92.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

13,100

Total Population

5,058

People / sq mi

44.5yrs

Median Age

14% above US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%

Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Carpinteria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.3%

17% below US avg

Spanish 34.7%

159% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Carpinteria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carpinteria is $104,233, which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,711 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,356. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Carpinteria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$104,233
	39% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$52,711
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,356
IRS Avg AGI	$102,674
Gini Index	0.450 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.9%
	69% below US avg
Establishments (County)	31,435
County GDP	$69,606M

Business (County)

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

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,383
	140% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.3 min
Drive Alone	63.2%
Public Transit	2.7%
Work from Home	14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Carpinteria is $965,200, 242% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,451,254, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 90.8% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $2,341 (101% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 58.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,033 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $8,383 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 37.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$965,200
	242% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$1,451,254
Median List Price	$1,295,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$1,295,000
$/Sq Ft	$973
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	90.8%
Price Drops	16.7%
Inventory	24

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$2,341
	101% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$4,877
Rent Burden	37.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	58.8%
Owner-Occupied	58.8%
Renter-Occupied	41.2%
Housing Units	6,033
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,383
	140% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.87%

In Carpinteria, 25.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.6% of residents, below the national average. 26.9% have high blood pressure. 9.4% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.5% report binge drinking. 20.7% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.2% report depression. 16.0% experience frequent mental distress. 10.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,230. The dentist ratio is 1:1,022. 97.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-27)

PM2.5

6.2

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

14.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

0.6

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

81.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

114.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Carpinteria vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	25.8%
	20% below US avg
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart Disease	4.6%
High Blood Pressure	26.9%
Asthma	9.4%
COPD	4.2%
Cancer	6.3%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.4%
	33% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	20.7%
Depression	21.2%
Mental Distress	16.0%
Physical Distress	12.2%
Short Sleep	31.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.4%
Uninsured	10.8%
	26% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,230
Dentists	1:1,022
Mental Health	1:205
Checkup Rate	70.0%
Dental Visits	65.9%
Premature Death	5,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	97.7%
Healthcare Facilities	3,115

Carpinteria has a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 51.8 per 100,000, robbery at 22.2, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 7.4 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,147 per 100,000, 41% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 858, burglary at 141, vehicle theft at 148 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 51 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 637 federally declared disasters. Overall, Carpinteria receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Carpinteria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	81.4/100K
	79% below US avg
Murder	7.4/100K
	17% above US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	22.2/100K
Assault	51.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,147.0/100K
	41% below US avg
Burglary	140.6/100K
Theft	858.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	148.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	51
Traffic Accidents	1,331
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	637

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Carpinteria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 63 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	63 ft (19 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	5,058/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3852°N, 119.5008°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Ventura County County
Nearest Airport	Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0444 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	7.5 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	5.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.8 / 100
Community Resilience	33.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Tsunami	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 17, 1994	Northridge, California, earthquake	M6.7	91 km
Jan 17, 1994	1km ENE of Granada Hills, California	M5.9	93 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	139 km
Jan 17, 1994	7km NNE of Simi Valley, California	M5.6	74 km
Apr 5, 2018	31km SW of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA	M5.3	66 km
Mar 20, 1994	3km WNW of Panorama City, California	M5.2	96 km
Jan 18, 1994	10km ESE of Piru, California	M5.2	74 km
Aug 7, 2024	24 km SW of Lamont, CA	M5.2	89 km
Jan 17, 1994	9km N of Chatsworth, California	M5.2	82 km
May 28, 1993	21km SW of Lamont, California	M5.2	92 km
Aug 20, 2023	7 km SE of Ojai, CA	M5.1	29 km
Jan 19, 1994	10km SSW of Valencia, California	M5.1	81 km
Apr 26, 1997	12km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	76 km
Jan 29, 1994	6km NNE of Chatsworth, California	M5.1	85 km
Jan 19, 1994	8km ESE of Piru, California	M5.1	72 km
Sep 29, 2004	25km SSW of Bodfish, California	M5.0	137 km
Jun 26, 1995	11km SW of Valencia, California	M5.0	76 km
Apr 27, 1997	11km SW of Valencia, California	M4.9	78 km
Jan 17, 1994	3km N of Northridge, California	M4.9	89 km
Feb 24, 2016	6km SSW of Wasco, CA	M4.9	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 9, 1982	EF2	99 km	0
Mar 17, 1991	EF1	83 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	85 km	0
Jan 3, 1977	EF1	30 km	0
Mar 21, 2023	EF0	5 km	0
Dec 25, 2019	EF0	28 km	0
Jan 21, 2010	EF0	32 km	0
Jan 19, 2010	EF0	35 km	0
Jan 24, 2008	EF0	46 km	0
Mar 29, 2006	EF0	91 km	0
Jan 10, 2005	EF0	35 km	0
Apr 1, 1999	EF0	84 km	0
May 13, 1998	EF0	43 km	0
Mar 24, 1994	EF0	19 km	0
Dec 7, 1992	EF0	58 km	0
Dec 29, 1991	EF0	78 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF0	46 km	0
Dec 20, 1952	EF0	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.4 m (11 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1812	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.4 m	1	42 km
1930	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	3.1 m	1	88 km
1927	S. CALIFORNIA	Earthquake	1.8 m	—	126 km
1878	S. CALIFORNIA	Meteorological	1.0 m	1	143 km
1994	WEST COAST, USA	Earthquake	0.1 m	57	91 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	133 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMAS (281,982 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	THOMAS	281,982	20 km
2007	ZACA	241,846	37 km
2006	DAY	159,713	55 km
1985	WHEELER 2	126,854	19 km
2003	SIMI	107,756	65 km
2018	WOOLSEY	97,962	69 km
2009	LA BREA	84,213	78 km
2003	PIRU	63,920	60 km
1997	LOGAN	49,627	98 km
1985	FERNDALE	46,724	32 km
1993	MARRE	44,309	56 km
2007	BUCKWEED	41,332	98 km
1993	GREEN MEADOWS	38,115	57 km
2007	RANCH	37,009	72 km
2016	REY	33,323	30 km
2020	LAKE	30,971	92 km
2017	ALAMO	29,256	96 km
1993	STECKEL	26,202	32 km
2005	TOPANGA	24,133	76 km
1997	HOPPER	24,072	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
February	52°F (11°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	3.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
December	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Coldest

Carpinteria has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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Carpinteria is located in Ventura County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 56.1% of the vote, a 15.1-point margin. 95.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 24 public libraries serving the community. 3,115 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 63.2% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.7% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%

D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 15.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	51
Traffic Accidents	1,331
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	637

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	44.6%
	32% above US avg
High School+	85.5%
Graduate Degree+	15.7%
School Test Score	4.84

A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	5,058/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi
County	Ventura County County

Services

Broadband Access	95.8%
Avg Download Speed	130.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	15.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	7
Public Libraries	24
Healthcare Facilities	3,115
Restaurants	1,758
Retail Stores	2,556

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.3 min
Drive Alone	63.2%
Public Transit	2.7%
Work from Home	14.2%

Average costs for common services in Carpinteria. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166–$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221–$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111–$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886–$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83–$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166–$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28–$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55–$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166–$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443–$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111–$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66–$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55–$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166–$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428–$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443–$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089–$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554–$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535–$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214–$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886–$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221–$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107–$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17–$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33–$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83–$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17–$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28–$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55–$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32–$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77–$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77–$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32–$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43–$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66–$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89–$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44–$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33–$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55–$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83–$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328–$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33–$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86–$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33–$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17–$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664–$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554–$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221–$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28–$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443–$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535–$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33–$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55–$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33–$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166–$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111–$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,839
Toddler	$1,177
Preschool	$1,295
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,133
Toddler	$1,023
Preschool	$1,135

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ventura County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	49,739	10,224	$57,825	1.03
Retail Trade	35,647	2,461	$45,554	1.06
Accommodation & Food Services	33,250	1,766	$31,700	1.09
Manufacturing	27,385	1,016	$83,438	0.99
Agriculture & Forestry	24,597	576	$42,916	9.04
Construction	17,879	2,523	$75,869	1.01
Administrative & Waste Services	17,732	1,344	$56,623	0.90
Professional & Technical Services	17,086	3,322	$127,033	0.73
Wholesale Trade	10,667	1,071	$100,199	0.81
Finance & Insurance	10,302	1,184	$131,117	0.75
Other Services	8,934	1,938	$45,561	0.88
Management of Companies	7,720	104	$185,790	1.36
Transportation & Warehousing	7,384	524	$71,594	0.52
Educational Services	5,875	347	$40,921	0.84
Arts & Entertainment	4,961	653	$36,606	0.88
Real Estate	4,701	1,256	$70,897	0.90
Information & Technology	3,465	441	$99,952	0.55
Mining & Oil/Gas	1,009	40	$120,780	0.79
Utilities	923	62	$158,337	0.72
Unclassified	11	48	$58,682	0.02

Colleges & Universities in Carpinteria

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Pacifica Graduate Institute	Private For-Profit · Graduate	955	—	—	—
Lionel University	Private For-Profit · Bachelor's	578	—	$15,288	$15,288

Schools in Carpinteria

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Carpinteria Senior High	High	653	35	18.7:1
Canalino Elementary	Elementary	498	26	19.2:1
Carpinteria Middle	Middle	406	27	15.0:1
Aliso Elementary	Elementary	329	18	18.3:1

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Radio Stations near Carpinteria

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KBUU-LP 97.5 Malibu, CA	adult album alternative, malibu	MP3 128 kbps
99.1 KBUU	adult album alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Desert Heat Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Carpinteria

24 campgrounds found near Carpinteria.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
SANTA CRUZ SCORPION	4.8/5	31	$15–$40
SANTA CRUZ DEL NORTE BACKCOUNTRY	4.7/5	4	$15
MCGILL CAMPGROUND AND GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	67	$30–$150
REYES CREEK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	27	$30–$150
CAMPO ALTO CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	19	$30–$150
LOS PRIETOS	4.5/5	37	$40
SAGE HILL	4.4/5	5	$150
WHEELER GORGE	4.4/5	66	$34–$70
HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	1	$150
MT. PINOS CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	19	$30
ANACAPA ISLAND	4.2/5	7	$15
CHUCHUPATE CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	29	$30
PARADISE CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	14	$40–$80
REYES PEAK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	6	$30
DAVY BROWN CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	13	$30
MT. FIGUEROA CAMPGROUND	4.1/5	32	$30
PINE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	7	$30
NIRA CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	12	$30
ROSE VALLEY CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	9	$30
UPPER OSO CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	19	$40–$45
BALLINGER CAMPGROUND	3.8/5	13	$30
MIDDLE LION CAMPGROUND	3.7/5	8	$30
FREMONT CAMPGROUND	3.6/5	14	$40
Rancho Nuevo Campground	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Carpinteria

18 national parks and monuments found near Carpinteria.

Park	Type	Fee
Carpinteria State Beach	State Park	Free
César E. Chávez National Monument	National Monument	Free
Channel Islands National Park	National Park	Free
El Capitán State Beach	State Park	Free
Emma Wood State Beach	State Park	Free
Gaviota State Park	State Park	Free
Leo Carrillo State Park	State Park	Free
Malibu Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Malibu Lagoon State Beach	State Park	Free
Mandalay State Beach	State Park	Free
McGrath State Beach	State Park	Free
Point Mugu State Park	State Park	Free
Refugio State Beach	State Park	Free
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach	State Park	Free
San Buenaventura State Beach	State Park	Free
Santa Maria Fair Park	State Park	Free
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
Topanga State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Carpinteria

280+ trails found near Carpinteria.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SISQUOC	15.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SESPE RIVER	14.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROMERO CAMUESA OHV	11.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SANTA CRUZ	11.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RED REEF	10.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	10.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCKHORN OHV	9.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLD SPRING	9.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MANZANA	9.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SISQUOC	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAST CHANCE	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSION PINE	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HURRICANE DECK	8.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOCKWOOD CREEK OHV #127	8.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DIVIDE PEAK OHV	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TUNNEL	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA CRUZ	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MIDDLE SESPE	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONO-ALAMAR	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEER PARK OHV #40	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST FRAZIER MINE OHV #118	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LION CANYON	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SISQUOC	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OLD ROMERO ROAD	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CUYAMA RIVER CORRIDOR OHV #102	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #24	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BULL RIDGE	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALAMAR	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWEETWATER	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GIBRALTAR	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HURRICANE DECK	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHNSTON RIDGE	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MANZANA	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORTEGA OHV	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY RIDGE	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRIDLEY	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSION PINE	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
QUATAL WASH OHV #106	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOST VALLEY	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLUE CANYON	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RANCHO NUEVO	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APACHE CANYON WASH OHV #103	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SALISBURY CANYON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOULDER CANYON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GRAPEVINE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST DRY CYN CORRIDOR OHV #109	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHORRO GRANDE	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DON VICTOR	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYES PEAK	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TOAD SPRINGS OHV #105	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MESA SPRINGS	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MATIAS POTRERO	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
INDIAN CANYON	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DIVIDE PEAK OHV	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN YSIDRO	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROMERO	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JESUSITA	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCKHORN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #23	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JACKSON	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SALT CREEK OHV #112	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FISHBOWLS	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
STONEHOUSE	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SANTA PAULA CANYON	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HORN CANYON	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CAMUESA CONNECTOR	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TINTA OHV #101	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ARROYO BURRO	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALFMOON TRAIL OHV #132	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCGILL	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CATWAY OHV	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JUDELL	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SNYDER	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PRATT	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEAL	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THORN POINT	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TEQUEPIS	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #14	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SANTA PAULA PEAK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTRERO CANYON	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEER PARK OHV #36	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PLEITO CREEK OHV #111	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER PARK OHV #29	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RED REEF	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
FISHBOWLS	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MADULCE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BIG CONE SPRUCE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE ROCK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PUERTA SUELO	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOWARD CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MANZANA	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GIBRALTAR	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TINTA OHV #101	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TUMAMAIT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SULPHUR SPRING CANYON OHV #100	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRANKLIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #17	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ORTEGA OHV	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAN EMIGDIO OHV #107	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DIVIDE PEAK BOWL OHV	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALAMAR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MONO-ALAMAR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RATTLESNAKE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TOAD SPRINGS OHV #105	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CAMUESA PEAK OHV	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
INDIAN CANYON	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WEST TECUYA OHV #114	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALISO LOOP	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA PAULA CANYON	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MADULCE PEAK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FRANKLIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALISO PARK	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MUNCH CANYON	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FORK COLD SPRING	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHNSTON RIDGE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COZY DELL	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #30	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FIR CANYON DAVY BROWN	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COTTONWOOD OHV #125	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #22	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCMENEMY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #49	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MANZANA	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SAN EMIGDIO MOUNTAIN OHV #108	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LOST VALLEY	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALISO LOOP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SESPE RIVER	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JUDELL	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHERRY CREEK OHV #113	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JOHNSTON RIDGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROSE LION	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEER PARK OHV #46	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POPLAR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HAPPY HOLLOW OHV	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CALIENTE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLUE CANYON CONNECTOR	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #48	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #50	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER PARK OHV #29	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
POTRERO JOHN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #12	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FIR CANYON DAVY BROWN	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #10	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SISQUOC	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHITE ROCK CONNECTOR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #48	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MANZANA	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APACHE CANYON SPUR OHV #103	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
UPPER QUATAL WASH OHV #104	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #18	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER PARK OHV #39	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FOOTHILL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAST CHANCE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PRATT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST DRY CANYON CORRIDOR #109	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MESA SPRINGS	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WAGON ROAD SPRING OHV #110	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAST CHANCE CONNECTOR	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #52	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #19	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HORN CANYON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LA JOLLA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW SPUR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURIETTA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #25	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MATIAS CONNECTOR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHERRY CREEK OHV #113	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #31	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEAL CONNECTOR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUMAMAIT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FOOTHILL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
UPPER QUATAL WASH OHV #104	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #33	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MUNCH CANYON CONNECTOR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURIETTA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
QUATAL SPUR OHV #106	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DIVIDE PEAK BOWL TRACK OHV	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA)	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SUNSET VALLEY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST DRY CYN CORRIDOR OHV #109	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEAL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA)	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUMAMAIT	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #28	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #53	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
QUATAL SPUR OHV #106	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MINE CAMP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUNNEL CONNECTOR	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #26	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER PARK OHV #43	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
QUATAL SPUR OHV #106	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CALIENTE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WHEELER GORGE NATURE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNSET VALLEY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LAST CHANCE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MUNCH CANYON	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TEQUEPIS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SWEETWATER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSION PINE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BULL RIDGE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW SPRING (FIGUEROA)	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #49	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #27	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RASPBERRY SPRING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINO ALTO	0.5	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
REYES PEAK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FORK LION CAMP	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
QUATAL WASH SPUR OHV #106	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER PARK OHV #41	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #51	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALISO PARK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
YELLOWJACKET OHV #126	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
QUATAL SPUR OHV #106	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #54	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROSE VALLEY FALLS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EXPLORATION TRAIL	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
SESPE RIVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
REYES PEAK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #11	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #32	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAST FORK LION CAMP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTRERO JOHN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
EAST FORK LION CAMP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALAMAR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MATIAS POTRERO CAMP SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
OAK FLAT CAMP SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BALLINGER OHV #35	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
QUATAL WASH SPUR OHV #106	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SAN EMIGDIO MOUNTAIN OHV #108	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MISSION PINE BASIN CAMP SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PELCH CAMP SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEER PARK OHV #37	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #7	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #9	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CALIENTE SPUR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
QUATAL WASH SPUR OHV #106	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BALLINGER OHV #10	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DON VICTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEER PARK OHV #43	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THORN POINT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FISHBOWLS CAMPGROUND SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH FORK MATILIJA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BUCKHORN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
COLD SPRING SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUMAMAIT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JACKSON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SANTA BARBARA CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR CAMP SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST BIG PINE SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALISO LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POPLAR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MESA SPRINGS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TUMAMAIT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCKINLEY SPRING CAMP SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ORTEGA OHV	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POPLAR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MISSION PINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RANCHO NUEVO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GENE MARSHALL-PIEDRA BLANCA	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Carpinteria

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	13,336	$68,375
2015	13,627	$71,174
2017	13,569	$69,834
2019	13,330	$76,521
2021	13,122	$78,349
2023	12,915	$104,233

Museums in Carpinteria

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		8055656162	$74,743,228
FIELDING GRADUATE UNIVERSITY�ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8058982947	$22,105,387
SANTA BARBARA ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		8059625339	$10,674,726
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		8059634364	$10,616,215
MAXIMUS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM	2559 PUESTA DEL SOL ROAD	8056824711	$5,253,243
SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8056824711	$5,253,243
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		8056824726	$3,648,938
GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059693767	$3,563,799
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY	GENERAL MUSEUM		8056530323	$1,610,444
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	113 HARBOR WAY	8059628404	$1,304,452
SANTA BARBARA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	123 E CANON PERDIDO STREET	8059650093	$1,230,713
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8059661601	$1,074,686
SANTA BARBARA MISSION ARCHIVE-LIBRARY	HISTORY MUSEUM			$240,823
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8056401390	$221,348
PIERRE CLAEYSSENS MILITARY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM			$173,756
CARRIAGE AND WESTERN ARTS MUSEUM OF SANTA BARBARA	HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PERSHING PARK 129 CASTILLO STREET	8059622353	$136,935
VINOVIUM ORG	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$131,700
CARPINTERIA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8056843112	$85,182
SANTA BARBARA ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM	1114 STATE STREET 26	8058841938	$76,919
ALBINGER ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		8056485823
AMBASSADORS OF ST PETER ACTORS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ATKINSON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8059650581
BOSSE TOY TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CALIFORNIA MISSION STUDIES ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CASA DEL HERRERO	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1387 EAST VALLEY ROAD
CASA DOLORES	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059631032
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8056585700
COASTAL BAND OF THE CHUMASH NATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GLADWIN PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2559 PUESTA DEL SOL ROAD
HEIMBERG CONSTRUCTION	GENERAL MUSEUM		8055653558
HERMITAGE SANTA BARBARA	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM - BUFFALO	GENERAL MUSEUM		7168851986
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM - SANTA BARBARA	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059625322
MICHAELKATE INTERIORS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059631411
MOXI - THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION AND INNOVATION	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	P.O. BOX 4808	8056807235
MOXI THE WOLF MUSEUM OF EXPLORATION + INNOVATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
OJAI VALLEY SEEDS	GENERAL MUSEUM		8056467743
OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2201 LAGUNA ST	8056824713
OUTREACH CENTER FOR TEACHING OCEAN SCIENCE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
PAN AMERICAN MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM
RIDLEY TREE-EDUCATION CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059621661
SAN BUENAVENTURA CONSERVANCY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 23263
SANTA BARBARA CARRIAGE AND WESTERN ARTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059622353
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8055682220
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL ARMS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 453
SANTA BARBARA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	500 NINOS DRIVE	8059625339
SURFING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM & LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		8057301707
TY WARNER SEA CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		8059622526
URBAN ENCORE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Carpinteria

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY	40 E. ANAPAMU ST.	0.0	1,240,995

Farmers Markets in Carpinteria

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Carpenteria CFM	800 Block Linden Ave.
Harding Elementary School CFM	1625 Robbins Street
Montecito Coast Village Farmers Market	1200 Coast Village Rd.				Visit
Montrose Harvest Market Farmers Market	Honolulu & Ocean Avenue				Visit
Santa Barbara Farmers Market	600 State Street	January to December	Tue:4:00 pm - 7:30 pm;	Yes	Visit
Santa Barbara Farmers Market	600 Santa Barbara St.	January to December	Sat:8:30 am - 1:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Santa Barbara La Cumbre Farmers Market	110 South Hope Avenue				Visit
Ventura Saturday Downtown CFM	Santa Clara & Palm Streets	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Carpinteria

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Holiday Inn Express

The Cliff House Inn on the Beach

Restaurants in Carpinteria

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corktree Cellars

Esau's Cafe

Giannfranco's Trattoria

Giovanni's

Guicho's Eatery

Nutbelly Pizzeria & Deli

Oaxaca Fresh

Pizza Man Dan's

Shoals Restaurant

Siam Elephant Thai Cuisine

Sushi Teri

Taco Grande

Tacos Don Roge

Taqueria Runcon Alteño

Teddy's By The Sea

The Palms

Zooker's

Cafes in Carpinteria

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

Lucky Llama Coffee House

Starbucks

The Worker Bee Cafe

Cinemas in Carpinteria

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcazar Theater

Theatres in Carpinteria

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaside Theatre

Dentists in Carpinteria

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carpenteria Smiles Dentistry

Train Stations in Carpinteria

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carpinteria

Gas Stations in Carpinteria

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

American Supreme Gas

Arco

Banks in Carpinteria

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chase

Montecito Bank and Trust

Union Bank

Gyms in Carpinteria

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #546421270

Breweries in Carpinteria

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Anacapa Brewing Company	Brewery	472 E Main St	8056432337	Visit
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company	Brewery and Beer Garden	137 Anacapa St	8056942252, 8053244100
Island Brewing Company	Brewery, Bar	5049 6th St	8057458272	Visit
Old Creek Ranch Winery	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	10024 Old Creek Rd	8056494132
Pure Order Brewing Co.	Brewery	410 N Quaratina		Visit
Rincon Brewery Inc	Brewers	5065 Carpinteria Ave	8056846044	Visit
Telegraph Brewing Company	Brewery	416 N Salsipuedes St	8059635018	Visit
Topa Topa Brewing Co	Brewers	104 E Thompson Blvd	8056289255
Ventura Coast Brewing Co	Florists, Restaurants, Brewers, Ventura Restaurants, Personal Services	76 S Oak St	8056678640, 8056530003
Ventura Coastal Corp	Breweries, Marketing Consultants, Exporters, Wholesale Security Control Equipment	2325 Vista Del Mar Dr	8056537000

Pharmacies in Carpinteria

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 9235	1036 CASITAS PASS ROAD	805-684-0260
RITE AID - 5776	801 LINDEN AVENUE	805-684-4816
SHEPARD PLACE PHARMACY	1029 CASITAS PASS ROAD	805-684-8367
VONS	850 LINDEN AVENUE	805-684-4124

EV Charging Stations in Carpinteria

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Shepard Place Shops - CPMD	1001-1049 Casitas Pass Road	EV Connect		2	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Carpinteria - Tesla Destination	5606 Carpinteria Ave	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Carpinteria

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
1705 CASITAS VISTA ROAD (12498)	LTOWER	39
10151 Ocean View Road (12497)	LTOWER	35
10151 Ocean View Road (12497)	LTOWER	35
10151 Ocean View Road (12497)	LTOWER	35

Fire Stations in Carpinteria

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District	1140 Eugenia Place STE A	Career			805-684-4591

Bridges in Carpinteria

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1928	26	76,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1971	139	76,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1973	53	76,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1926	22	76,000	G
Slab	Concrete	2022	42	69,000	G
Slab	Concrete	2022	42	69,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2020	140	68,300	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	98	40,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1973	484	38,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1973	484	38,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	87	38,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	87	38,000	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	98	38,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1971	275	32,500	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1971	276	32,500	P
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1937	192	17,400	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2020	178	11,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1977	62	8,024	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2020	221	8,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1954	125	5,500	F
Slab	Concrete	1971	38	4,871	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	105	4,800	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete continuous	1971	205	4,800	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2020	146	4,000	G
Slab	Concrete	1977	47	3,214	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	99	3,100	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1927	62	3,100	F
Slab	Concrete	1976	41	2,443	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1977	115	1,925	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1953	56	1,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1963	188	700	P
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1973	37	600	G
Slab	Concrete	1927	61	530	G
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1967	145	200	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1915	125	191	F

Amtrak Stations in Carpinteria

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Carpinteria, CA	475 Linden Avenue	TRAIN
Santa Barbara, CA	209 State Street	TRAIN
Ventura, CA	39 East Harbor Blvd	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Carpinteria

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
DECKERS CORPORATION	1140 MARK AVENUE	SANTA BARBARA
FLOWMATRIX CORP	1160 MARK AVENUE	SANTA BARBARA

Airports Near Carpinteria

24 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Camarillo International Airport	—	Medium Airport
Oxnard Airport	OXR	Medium Airport
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)	NTD	Medium Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport	SBA	Medium Airport
7R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Ballinger Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Bechers Bay Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Christy Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Conover Air Lodge Airport	—	Small Airport
Crawford Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuaslui Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Lockwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Long Dave Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
New Cuyama Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa Cruz Island Airport	SZN	Small Airport
Santa Cruz Ranch Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Santa Paula Airport	SZP	Small Airport
Santa Ynez Airport	SQA	Small Airport
Shepherd Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Smugglers Cove Airport	—	Small Airport
Upper Hartman Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Vosburgh Airfield	—	Small Airport
Wheeler Ridge Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Carpinteria

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Santa Barbara Police Department	215 East Figueroa Street

Grocery Stores in Carpinteria

12 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven 23855D	Convenience Store	4410 Via Real
Albertson's 355	Supermarket	1018 Casitas Pass Rd
Arco Ampm/shoreline Oil Inc 42670	Convenience Store	1116 Casitas Pass Rd
Carpinteria	Farmers and Markets	800 Linden Ave
City Market Center	Convenience Store	5292 Carpinteria Ave
CVS Pharmacy 9235	Other	1036 Casitas Pass Rd
Farm Cart Organics	Farmers and Markets	5103 Carpinteria Ave
La Tiendita	Grocery Store	4928 Carpinteria Ave
Mi Fiesta Market & Deli	Convenience Store	4502 Carpinteria Ave
Pacific Health Foods	Grocery Store	944 Linden Ave
Smart & Final 915	Super Store	850 Linden Ave
Subway #12577	Restaurant Meals Program	1009 Casitas Pass Rd

Post Offices in Carpinteria

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Carpinteria Post Office

Treatment Centers in Carpinteria

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Casa Serena - Treatment Programs for Women	Substance Abuse	805-966-1260 x1
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Adult Residential Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	805-963-1836
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Daniel Bryant Yth and Fam Ctr Adol Trt	Substance Abuse	805-730-7575
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Project Recovery	Substance Abuse	805-564-6057
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - Cottage Residential Center	Substance Abuse	805-569-7422
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine	Substance Abuse	805-682-7111
Ventura County Medical Center - Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital	Both	805-652-6729

DOL Wage Violations in Carpinteria

6 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $75,265 in back wages owed to 130 employees.

Violations

$75,265

Back Wages Owed

130

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels	—	—	93013	—	1	$27,725	$1,066	26
The Nilson Report	—	—	93013	—	1	$19,952	$2,850	7
Alert Cellular	—	—	93013	—	1	$10,145	$1,015	10
Shaw Construction, Inc.	—	—	93014	—	1	$8,857	$8,857	1
Gallup and Striblings Orchids	—	—	93013	—	1	$6,882	$983	7
United Cerebral Palsy Work, Inc	—	—	93013	—	1	$1,704	$22	79

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carpinteria

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOUNDATION	1180 EUGENIA PL STE 220
CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY CHURCH	1111 VALLECITO RD
CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	4984 MALIBU DR
CHRIST CHURCH - CARPINTERIA	1381 VALLECITO PL
CHURCH OF THE LIVING WORD OF SANTA BARBARA SPECIAL PROJECT	PO BOX 734
CROSSWIND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	1351 LINHERE ST
EMPOWER INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	5425 CARPINTERIA AVE 83
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	1335 VALLECITO PL
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CARPINTERIA RACHEL HARRIS TTEE	5026 FOOTHILL RD
GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF REGULAR BAPTIST CHURCHES CARPINTERIA VALLE	800 MAPLE ST
HOUSE OF JUDAH	5049 8TH ST
MERCY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 894
REALITY CARPINTERIA	1180 EUGENIA PL STE 100
REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CARPINTERIA	PO BOX 779
SHILOAH FELLOWSHIP TEMPLE CHURCH	4545 ARAGON DR
ST JOSEPHS CHURCH	1532 LINDEN AVE
WORDTRUTH INC	1310 DAHLIA COURT B

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carpinteria

What is the population of Carpinteria?

Carpinteria has a population of 13,100 residents and is located in California. The population density is 5,058 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

Is Carpinteria expensive to live in?

Carpinteria is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $104,233, 39% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $965,200 (242% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,341 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Carpinteria safe?

Carpinteria is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,147 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Carpinteria receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Carpinteria?

Carpinteria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Carpinteria?

Carpinteria has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,356. There are 31,435 business establishments in the area, including 1,758 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 14.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carpinteria?

The median home value in Carpinteria is $965,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,451,254. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,341. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 58.8%. The average annual property tax is $8,383.

How are the schools in Carpinteria?

Schools in Carpinteria have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 44.6% of adults in Carpinteria hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Carpinteria?

The obesity rate in Carpinteria is 25.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.4% of adults are smokers. 20.7% are physically inactive. 21.2% of residents report depression. 10.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 97.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,230.

What is transportation like in Carpinteria?

The average commute in Carpinteria is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 63.2% of workers drive alone to work, 2.7% use public transit, and 14.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carpinteria?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carpinteria is 58.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino. 65.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 34.7% speak Spanish. 5.4% of the population are military veterans. 8.9% of residents have a disability. 92.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Toro Canyon, CA 1,736 pop · 4.3 mi Summerland, CA 1,248 pop · 5.4 mi Montecito, CA 8,823 pop · 7.9 mi Oak View, CA 5,984 pop · 11.6 mi Santa Barbara, CA 88,024 pop · 12.2 mi Mira Monte, CA 7,301 pop · 12.6 mi Mission Canyon, CA 2,296 pop · 13.3 mi Meiners Oaks, CA 3,955 pop · 14.0 mi Ojai, CA 7,576 pop · 15.1 mi San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA 109,900 pop · 16.2 mi Eastern Goleta Valley, CA 29,411 pop · 16.7 mi University of California-Santa Barbara, CA 11,634 pop · 19.9 mi Isla Vista, CA 13,717 pop · 20.6 mi Goleta, CA 32,693 pop · 20.7 mi

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