Eastern Goleta Valley, CA
At a Glance
Median Income
$136,839
$69,568 per capita
Home Value
$1,192,000
Zillow: $1,346,990
Median Rent
$2,924/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.8% smoking rate
How Eastern Goleta Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eastern Goleta Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eastern Goleta Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eastern Goleta Valley residents earn a median household income of $136,839 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,568. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Eastern Goleta Valley is $1,192,000 , 323% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,346,990. Median rent is $2,924/month, with 28.3% 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 1969.
Education
51.9% of adults in Eastern Goleta Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eastern Goleta Valley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population29,411
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,773/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,839
Per Capita$69,568
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
D
Home Value$1,192,000
Rent$2,924
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$1,346,990
Housing Units11,076
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute15 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Eastern Goleta Valley was built in 1969.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
15.7% 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.