Isla Vista, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
13,717 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
9.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$24,428 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
32.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
69.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,241,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$771 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,824 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.9% 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 59
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 58
Dec 3 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Isla Vista Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Dos Pueblos Senior High
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ellwood Elementary
2 miles, NW • 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, E • 5 star
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
8 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
San Luis County Regional Airport
72 miles, N • 1 star
Meadows Field
84 miles, NE • 1 star
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