Mission Canyon
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Mission Canyon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 2,540 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Barbara, 3.6 miles S.
- 2,540residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 1,404 / sq mipopulation density
- 93103ZIP code
About Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon is a census-designated place and an unincorporated suburb of Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County, United States. The population was 2,540 at the 2020 census, up from 2,381 at the 2010 census.
Mission Canyon is directly north — on the mountain side — of the city of Santa Barbara, and derives its name from the Mission Santa Barbara which is built between Mission Canyon and the center of the city. The canyon itself is one of the most dramatic in the Santa Ynez Mountains with the locally highest peak, La Cumbre Peak 3,988 ft (1,216 m) at the top of the watershed, flanked by Cathedral Peak 3,336 ft (1,017 m) and Arlington Peak 3,258 ft (993 m) to the west, Pine Lookout and Rock Garden to the east, and rugged sandstone formations partially covered with chaparral on both sides of the creek.
State Route 192 (Foothill Road) bisects the southern portion of the area, running from east to west, and Mission Canyon Road passes through the area from north to south. Another major north–south artery is Tunnel Road, which leads to the trailhead for several popular hiking trails that originates from an area of medium density and semi-rural development at the canyon's northern extremity, and extends into Los Padres National Forest in the Santa Ynez Mountains.
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is located in Mission Canyon.
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- Median household income
- $208,466
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Mission Canyon had 2,540 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,540 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,404 per sq mi (542 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mission Canyon at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,540 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4563° N, 119.7170° W |
| ZIP code | 93103 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0648147 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mission Canyon
- Santa Barbara3.6 mi S
- Eastern Goleta Valley3.8 mi W
- Montecito5.4 mi SE
- University of California-Santa Barbara7.9 mi W
- Summerland7.9 mi E
- Goleta8.2 mi W
- Isla Vista8.7 mi W
- Toro Canyon9.0 mi E
- Carpinteria12.8 mi E
- Oak View24.1 mi E
- Santa Ynez24.3 mi NW
- Mira Monte24.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mission Canyon
What county is Mission Canyon in?
Mission Canyon is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Mission Canyon, CA?
2,540 people lived in Mission Canyon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mission Canyon, CA?
The ZIP code of Mission Canyon is 93103.
What is the elevation of Mission Canyon?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mission Canyon?
Santa Barbara (3.6 mi), Eastern Goleta Valley (3.8 mi), Montecito (5.4 mi), University of California-Santa Barbara (7.9 mi), Summerland (7.9 mi).
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