At a Glance
Median Income
$65,026
$22,487 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
Zillow: $391,443
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Old Stine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Stine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Stine 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
Old Stine residents earn a median household income of $65,026 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,487. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Stine is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,443. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 37.0% 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 1958.
Education
11.2% of adults in Old Stine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Stine has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population3,756
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density6,058/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$65,026
Per Capita$22,487
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,500
Rent$1,563
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$391,443
Housing Units1,158
Rent Burden37.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation397 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations129
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Stine was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.