At a Glance
Median Income
$177,879
$130,862 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,875,739
Median Rent
$2,500/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,443/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Toro Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Toro Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Toro Canyon 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
Toro Canyon residents earn a median household income of $177,879 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $130,862. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% 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 Toro Canyon is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,875,739. Median rent is $2,500/month, with 34.3% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Toro Canyon 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
68.1% of adults in Toro Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Toro Canyon 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
Population1,736
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$177,879
Per Capita$130,862
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,500
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$2,875,739
Housing Units981
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,443/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+38.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Toro Canyon was built in 1983.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% 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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