At a Glance
Median Income
$109,739
$90,657 per capita
Home Value
$1,810,200
Zillow: $1,667,060
Median Rent
$2,338/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
753/100K
4,857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
8.0% smoking rate
How Santa Monica Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Monica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Monica a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Monica residents earn a median household income of $109,739 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,657. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Monica is $1,810,200 , 542% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,667,060. Median rent is $2,338/month, with 28.3% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Santa Monica reports 753 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,857/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
68.9% of adults in Santa Monica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Monica has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population91,535
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density10,884/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$109,739
Per Capita$90,657
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,810,200
Rent$2,338
Ownership28.8%
Zillow$1,667,060
Housing Units52,277
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent753/100K
Property4,857/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault473/100K
Burglary852/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations249
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Santa Monica was founded in 1769.
The median home in Santa Monica was built in 1967.
33.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.