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Eastern Goleta Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
29,411 Population 1,773/sq mi density
$136,839 Median Income $69,568 per capita
$1,192,000 Home Value $1,346,990 Zillow
$2,924 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$136,839 median income, 2.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,192,000 home value, $2,924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eastern Goleta Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$136,839
82% above
$69,568 per capita
Home Value
$1,192,000
323% above
Zillow: $1,346,990
Median Rent
$2,924/mo
151% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
54% above
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
25% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
182%
Home Value
423%
Rent
251%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eastern Goleta Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Eastern Goleta Valley reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,376/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population29,411
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,773/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$136,839
Per Capita$69,568
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,376/100K

Health

Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
10.2% 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.