California · Metropolitan Area
Eastern Goleta Valley is a small city in California with a population of 29,411. Residents earn $136,839 per year, which is 82% above the national average.
Based on current data, Eastern Goleta Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Eastern Goleta Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley is $136,839, which is significantly higher than the national average — 82% above $75,149. This places Eastern Goleta Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eastern Goleta Valley is $1,192,000, making it a premium housing market at 323% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,924 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Eastern Goleta Valley is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Eastern Goleta Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $136,839 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,568 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,356 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $102,674 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 31,435 |
| County GDP | $69,606M |
| Restaurants | 1,758 |
| Healthcare | 3,115 |
| Retail | 2,556 |
| Manufacturing | 867 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,383 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.70% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $1,192,000 |
| 323% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,285,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $877 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 22.6% |
| Inventory | 53 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,924 |
| 151% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,383 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.70% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disasters | 637 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.3 inches |
| 55% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4439°N, 119.7855°W |
| County FIPS | 06111 |
Winner: Democrat by 15.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,773/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,115 |
| Restaurants | 1,758 |
| Retail Stores | 2,556 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 637 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |