At a Glance
Violent Crime
166/100K
2,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Santa Monica reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,405/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Santa Monica hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Monica has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10
Density10/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$210,333
Housing Units3
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property2,405/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband4.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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