At a Glance
Median Income
$133,083
$73,983 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,875,739
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Summerland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Summerland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Summerland residents earn a median household income of $133,083 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,983. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Summerland is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,875,739. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Summerland reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,443/100K.
Education
54.3% of adults in Summerland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerland 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
Population1,248
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$133,083
Per Capita$73,983
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$2,875,739
Housing Units781
Rent Burden46.5%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,443/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+29.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Summerland was built in 1966.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% 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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