At a Glance
Median Income
$51,719
$13,270 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
Zillow: $241,127
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
23.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.0% smoking rate
How El Adobe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Adobe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Adobe 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
El Adobe residents earn a median household income of $51,719 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,270. The unemployment rate stands at 23.5% (553% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 El Adobe is $278,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,127. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
4.6% of adults in El Adobe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Adobe 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
Population280
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born35.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$13,270
Unemployment23.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$278,400
Rent
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$241,127
Housing Units58
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation340 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in El Adobe was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
35.0% 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.