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Montecito, CA Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Lucy James

Best neighborhoods in Montecito

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarc...

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Nicholas Ortiz

Weekend activities in Montecito?

OK so Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $222,966 in Montecito. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The pa...

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Aurora Ortiz

Is Montecito getting better or worse?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Montecito sits at 332.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Montecito?

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Nicholas Ortiz

Affordable areas near Montecito?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during...

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