Goleta, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
32,693 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,039 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,002,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$737 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,297 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Barbara County
4
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 53
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 3 0 56
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 57
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, CA State Senate District 21, CA Assembly District 37, CA
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Schools

La Patera Elementary
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Dos Pueblos Senior High
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Isla Vista Elementary
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Santa Barbara City College
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
3 miles, SE • 5 star
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
8 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
71 miles, N • 1 star
Meadows Field
83 miles, NE • 1 star
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