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Eastern Goleta Valley

California · 28,295 residents · 16.585 sq mi
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#114Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,361,700#195Highest median rentof 6,764$2,964#287Shortest commutesof 6,82615.3
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Eastern Goleta Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,284. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,361,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,295
−4%since 2023
from 29,411 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,706 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,773 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+2%since 2023
from 44.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
28K29K29K30K30K20202024Eastern Goleta Valley
202428K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,284
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,839 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,713
+5%since 2023
from $69,568 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−2%since 2023
from 0.479 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,361,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,192,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,964
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,924 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+7%since 2023
from 8.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(18,349)
Black1.2%(366)
Hispanic / Latino28%(8,229)
Asian4.1%(1,210)
Other4.3%(1,257)
Diversity Score66.1%(19,441)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(17,848)
Black1.4%(397)
Hispanic / Latino26%(7,367)
Asian4.8%(1,370)
Other4.6%(1,313)
Diversity Score66.2%(18,732)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 15.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
16.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

Eastern Goleta Valley, California has about 28,295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

The typical household in Eastern Goleta Valley, California earns about $146,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastern Goleta Valley, California expensive?

In Eastern Goleta Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,361,700, and the typical rent is about $2,964 a month.

How educated are people in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

About 54.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eastern Goleta Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?

About 7.9% of people in Eastern Goleta Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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