At a Glance
Median Income
$77,900
$45,022 per capita
Home Value
$827,300
Zillow: $873,774
Median Rent
$2,060/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
11.8% smoking rate
How Mira Monte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mira Monte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mira Monte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mira Monte residents earn a median household income of $77,900 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,022. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% 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 Mira Monte is $827,300 , 193% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $873,774. Median rent is $2,060/month, with 36.7% 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 1971.
Education
43.0% of adults in Mira Monte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mira Monte has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population7,301
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,900
Per Capita$45,022
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
F
Home Value$827,300
Rent$2,060
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$873,774
Housing Units3,075
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Mira Monte was built in 1971.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
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.