Living in Mission Canyon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mission Canyon · Census data 2020–2024
Mission Canyon has 2,357 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $208,466 (110% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Mission Canyon at a glance
- Population
- 2,357
- Median age
- 48.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $208,466State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Mission Canyon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the California median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Mission Canyon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mission Canyon the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Mission Canyon median household income
The median household income in Mission Canyon is $208,466 and the income per person is $110,596. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Mission Canyon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 983
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.60
Mission Canyon demographics
- Population
- 2,357
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 895
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mission Canyon ›
Education in Mission Canyon
76% of adults 25 and older in Mission Canyon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mission Canyon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Mission Canyon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Canyon | 2,357 | $208,466 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Santa Barbara | 87,779 | $106,182 | $1,570,800 | $2,413 |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 28,295 | $146,284 | $1,361,700 | $2,964 |
| Montecito | 9,031 | $231,005 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12,121 | $69,327 | $452,900 | $1,526 |
| Summerland | 1,348 | $95,694 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Goleta | 32,685 | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $2,437 |
| Isla Vista | 13,920 | $25,972 | $1,218,800 | $1,878 |
| Toro Canyon | 1,477 | $140,743 | $2,000,001 | $2,179 |
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What is the median household income in Mission Canyon, CA?
The median household income in Mission Canyon is $208,466, 110% 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 Mission Canyon?
The median home value in Mission Canyon is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Mission Canyon?
The median gross rent in Mission Canyon is $3,501 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Mission Canyon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the California median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Mission Canyon?
The median age in Mission Canyon is 48.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Mission Canyon?
The average commute to work in Mission Canyon is 14 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mission Canyon?
The unemployment rate in Mission Canyon is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mission Canyon?
76% of adults in Mission Canyon 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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