Living in Eastern Goleta Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eastern Goleta Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Eastern Goleta Valley has 28,295 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $146,284 (48% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,361,700, the median rent is $2,964/month.
Eastern Goleta Valley at a glance
- Population
- 28,295
- Median age
- 45.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $146,284State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,361,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,964/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Eastern Goleta Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the California median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Eastern Goleta Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eastern Goleta Valley the median home value is $1,361,700, 309% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,964 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Eastern Goleta Valley median household income
The median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley is $146,284 and the income per person is $72,713. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Eastern Goleta Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,884
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.66
Eastern Goleta Valley demographics
- Population
- 28,295
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 10,297
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eastern Goleta Valley ›
Education in Eastern Goleta Valley
54.1% of adults 25 and older in Eastern Goleta Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eastern Goleta Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 62%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Eastern Goleta Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 28,295 | $146,284 | $1,361,700 | $2,964 |
| Mission Canyon | 2,357 | $208,466 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12,121 | $69,327 | $452,900 | $1,526 |
| Goleta | 32,685 | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $2,437 |
| Santa Barbara | 87,779 | $106,182 | $1,570,800 | $2,413 |
| Isla Vista | 13,920 | $25,972 | $1,218,800 | $1,878 |
| Montecito | 9,031 | $231,005 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Summerland | 1,348 | $95,694 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Toro Canyon | 1,477 | $140,743 | $2,000,001 | $2,179 |
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What is the median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley, CA?
The median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley is $146,284, 48% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median home value in Eastern Goleta Valley is $1,361,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median gross rent in Eastern Goleta Valley is $2,964 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Eastern Goleta Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the California median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median age in Eastern Goleta Valley is 45.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The average commute to work in Eastern Goleta Valley is 15 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The unemployment rate in Eastern Goleta Valley is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eastern Goleta Valley?
54.1% of adults in Eastern Goleta Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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