At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$18,591 per capita
Home Value
$228,100
Zillow: $1,177,902
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
63.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.7% smoking rate
How East Niles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Niles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Niles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Niles residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,591. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Niles is $228,100 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 41.9% 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.
Education
8.7% of adults in East Niles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
63.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Niles has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population28,586
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density5,236/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born24.7%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$18,591
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A
Home Value$228,100
Rent$1,219
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units8,480
Rent Burden41.9%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation473 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+63.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in East Niles was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
24.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.