At a Glance
Median Income
$118,039
$52,610 per capita
Home Value
$1,002,500
Zillow: $1,346,990
Median Rent
$2,385/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Goleta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goleta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goleta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goleta residents earn a median household income of $118,039 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,610. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Goleta is $1,002,500 , 256% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,346,990. Median rent is $2,385/month, with 30.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Goleta reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,646/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.3% of adults in Goleta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goleta 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
Population32,693
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density4,165/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,039
Per Capita$52,610
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
D
Home Value$1,002,500
Rent$2,385
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$1,346,990
Housing Units12,584
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property1,646/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary369/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Goleta was founded in 2002.
The median home in Goleta was built in 1974.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% 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.
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