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Channel Islands Beach, CA

Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,936 Population 6,990/sq mi density
$103,219 Median Income $81,232 per capita
$1,077,600 Home Value $618,875 Zillow
$2,467 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 1,560 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,219 median income, 1.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,077,600 home value, $2,467/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Channel Islands Beach, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,219
37% above
$81,232 per capita
Home Value
$1,077,600
282% above
Zillow: $618,875
Median Rent
$2,467/mo
112% above
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
5% above
1,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Channel Islands Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Channel Islands Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
137%
Home Value
382%
Rent
212%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Channel Islands Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Channel Islands Beach residents earn a median household income of $103,219 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,232. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Channel Islands Beach is $1,077,600 , 282% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,875. Median rent is $2,467/month, with 37.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Channel Islands Beach reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,560/100K.

Education

45.8% of adults in Channel Islands Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Channel Islands Beach has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population2,936
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density6,990/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,219
Per Capita$81,232
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

F
Home Value$1,077,600
Rent$2,467
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$618,875
Housing Units2,108
Rent Burden37.0%

Crime

F
Violent400/100K
Property1,560/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.3%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation13 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Channel Islands Beach was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.