Summerland, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Summerland is a small town in California with a population of 1,248. Residents earn $133,083 per year, which is 77% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,248 Population 891/sq mi density
$133,083 Median Income $73,983 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,875,739 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$133,083 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,083
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.3%
61% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.7%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Summerland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,248
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 52%

Economy

A
Median Income$133,083
Per Capita$73,983
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,606M
Commute23 min

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$2,875,739

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation84 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+92.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Libraries24

Is Summerland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Summerland receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Summerland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Summerland is $133,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Summerland among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Summerland is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 15x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Summerland is a highly educated community — 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Summerland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Summerland has a population of 1,248 with a density of 891 people per square mile. The median age is 53.3 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (52.2%), with 9.8% Hispanic.

Population

1,248
Total Population
891
People / sq mi
53.3yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Summerland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.6%
5% above US avg
Spanish17.4%
30% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Summerland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Summerland is $133,083, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Summerland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,083
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$73,983
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
IRS Avg AGI$102,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)31,435
County GDP$69,606M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,758
Healthcare3,115
Retail2,556
Manufacturing867

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,383
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home50.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Summerland is $2,000,001, 609% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $2,875,739.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$2,875,739

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,383
140% above US avg
Effective Rate0.42%
In Summerland, 23.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 16.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Summerland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.7%
26% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity16.2%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress10.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate70.8%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,115

Crime Rates: Summerland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disasters637

Safety Score

Summerland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.0 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation84 ft (26 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates34.4172°N, 119.5875°W
County FIPS06111
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 15.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%
D 56.1%

Winner: Democrat by 15.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.3%
61% above US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density891/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities3,115
Restaurants1,758
Retail Stores2,556

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations637

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home50.0%

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