Living in Summerland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Summerland · Census data 2020–2024
Summerland has 1,348 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $95,694 (3% lower than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001.
Summerland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Summerland at a glance
- Population
- 1,348
- Median age
- 53.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $95,694State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 64.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Summerland a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the California median; home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Summerland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Summerland the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Summerland median household income
The median household income in Summerland is $95,694 and the income per person is $101,628. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Summerland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 811
- Owner-occupied
- 64.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.7%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.15
Summerland demographics
- Population
- 1,348
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 627
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Summerland ›
Education in Summerland
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Summerland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 28.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Summerland
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 41.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Summerland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerland | 1,348 | $95,694 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Toro Canyon | 1,477 | $140,743 | $2,000,001 | $2,179 |
| Montecito | 9,031 | $231,005 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Carpinteria | 13,036 | $100,658 | $1,043,100 | $2,377 |
| Santa Barbara | 87,779 | $106,182 | $1,570,800 | $2,413 |
| Mission Canyon | 2,357 | $208,466 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 28,295 | $146,284 | $1,361,700 | $2,964 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12,121 | $69,327 | $452,900 | $1,526 |
| Goleta | 32,685 | $122,370 | $1,062,100 | $2,437 |
More for people moving to Summerland
Summerland ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Summerland: FAQ
What is the median household income in Summerland, CA?
The median household income in Summerland is $95,694, 3% lower 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 Summerland?
The median home value in Summerland is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Summerland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the California median; home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Summerland?
The median age in Summerland is 53.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Summerland?
The average commute to work in Summerland is 21 minutes; 41.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Summerland?
The unemployment rate in Summerland is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Summerland?
61.9% of adults in Summerland 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.
Last updated: