Montecito
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Montecito is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 8,638 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Summerland, 2.6 miles E.
- 8,638residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.8 km²
- 941 / sq mipopulation density
- 93067main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Montecito
Montecito (archaic use of Spanish for woodland or countryside) is an unincorporated town in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Located in Southern California, Montecito sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Montecito is best known for its concentration of prominent and wealthy residents. In 2024, the median home price was $7.5 million. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Montecito as a census-designated place (CDP). The population as of 2022 is approximately 8,638 residents.
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- Median household income
- $231,005
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 50
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Montecito had 8,638 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,638 |
|---|---|
| Density | 941 per sq mi (363 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Montecito at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,638 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.18 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Water area | 7.92 sq mi (20.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4186° N, 119.6331° W |
| ZIP codes | 93067, 93108 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0648844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Montecito
- Summerland2.6 mi E
- Toro Canyon4.0 mi E
- Santa Barbara4.7 mi W
- Mission Canyon5.4 mi NW
- Carpinteria7.5 mi E
- Eastern Goleta Valley8.8 mi W
- University of California-Santa Barbara12.2 mi W
- Goleta12.9 mi W
- Isla Vista13.0 mi W
- Oak View19.1 mi E
- Mira Monte19.7 mi E
- North Ventura Avenue20.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Montecito
What county is Montecito in?
Montecito is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Montecito, CA?
8,638 people lived in Montecito at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Montecito, CA?
The main ZIP code is 93067. Other ZIP codes: 93108.
What is the elevation of Montecito?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Montecito?
Summerland (2.6 mi), Toro Canyon (4.0 mi), Santa Barbara (4.7 mi), Mission Canyon (5.4 mi), Carpinteria (7.5 mi).
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