At a Glance
Median Income
$222,966
$132,404 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $5,327,075
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
2,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Montecito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montecito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montecito 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
Montecito residents earn a median household income of $222,966 , which is 197% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $132,404. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Montecito is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $5,327,075. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Montecito reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,628/100K.
Education
74.9% of adults in Montecito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montecito has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,823
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$222,966
Per Capita$132,404
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$5,327,075
Housing Units4,140
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent332/100K
Property2,628/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+37.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Montecito was built in 1970.
29.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% 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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