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Montecito

California · 8,638 residents · 9.183 sq mi
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Montecito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,316. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 130% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,638
−14%since 2000
from 10,000 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
941 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+10%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K2000201020202024Montecito
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,316
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,669 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,319
+53%since 2000
from $70,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,355
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
11.0
+22%since 2000
from 9.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(9,125)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(519)
Asian1.3%(127)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(1,658)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(7,213)
Black0.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(709)
Asian2.4%(211)
Other3.2%(273)
Diversity Score33%(2,848)
Diversity Score
33
+99%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montecito, California?

Montecito, California has about 8,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montecito, California?

The typical household in Montecito, California earns about $181,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montecito, California expensive?

In Montecito, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,355 a month.

How educated are people in Montecito, California?

About 73.6% of adults age 25 and over in Montecito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montecito, California?

About 5.3% of people in Montecito, California live below the federal poverty line.

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