Isla Vista, CA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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102 Upvotes
Jameson Collins

Is public transit usable in Isla Vista?

Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

1 replies 12 upvotes qa
Lucy Martinez

Best neighborhoods in Isla Vista

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit ...

10 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Scarlett Williams

Raising a family in Isla Vista -thoughts?

I've been here for 8 years and With a population of 13,717, Isla Vista is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Isla Vista sits at 114.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

3 replies 14 upvotes living
Lillian Ramirez

Is it worth buying in Isla Vista?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Los Angeles and With a population of 13,717, Isla Vista is a small town. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $1,241,700 on average. Rent is about $1,856/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,856 for rent he...

2 replies 11 upvotes housing
sunny_lucy7

Remote worker thinking about Isla Vista

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and The median home value here is around $1,241,700, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $24,428 in Isla Vista. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by n...

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Maya

How much do you pay for rent in Isla Vista?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 17 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 13,717 people. The median home value here is around $1,241,700, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,856 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved ...

6 replies 10 upvotes housing
Everly

Just moved to Isla Vista, any tips?

OK so It's a a small town city with about 13,717 people. Homes are going for about $1,241,700 on average. Rent is about $1,856/month for a decent place. With a population of 13,717, Isla Vista is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community i...

3 replies 1 upvotes moving
Scarlett Williams

Isla Vista housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, Just moved here 10 months ago and With a population of 13,717, Isla Vista is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 13,717 people. Median household income is $24,428, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,856 for rent here. Property ta...

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Jameson Collins

Rent vs buy in Isla Vista -what makes sense?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Household incomes average around $24,428 in Isla Vista. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Anyone in a similar situation?

5 replies 2 upvotes housing
Maya

Best neighborhoods to rent in Isla Vista?

Random thought, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 13,717 people. Homes are going for about $1,241,700 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? ...

0 replies 15 upvotes housing
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