At a Glance
Median Income
$211,375
$112,789 per capita
Home Value
$1,890,900
Zillow: $1,797,687
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
73.7%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
6.7% smoking rate
How Mission Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mission Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mission Canyon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mission Canyon residents earn a median household income of $211,375 , which is 181% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $112,789. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Mission Canyon is $1,890,900 , 571% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,797,687. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 19.8% 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 1956.
Education
73.7% of adults in Mission Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mission Canyon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population2,296
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,269/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$211,375
Per Capita$112,789
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
D
Home Value$1,890,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$1,797,687
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation772 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations114
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Mission Canyon was built in 1956.
38.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% 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.