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Summerland

California · 1,348 residents · 1.397 sq mi
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Summerland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,694. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,348
−13%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
965 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 916 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+28%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4837811K1K2K2000201020202024Summerland
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(75)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.1%(163)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(97)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(129)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.6%(62)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(184)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(219)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(183)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.6%(210)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,694
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,628
+144%since 2000
from $41,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
+20%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
20.9
+32%since 2009
from 15.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,346)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(115)
Asian2.3%(36)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(491)
Asian14.7%(198)
Other4.4%(59)
Diversity Score
81
+357%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran14.6%(197)
Mexican7.7%(104)
Nicaraguan7.2%(97)
Asian origin
Japanese7.4%(100)
Vietnamese6.2%(83)
Filipino1.1%(15)
Ancestry
Irish20.5%(276)
German14.2%(191)
English8%(108)
Italian6.6%(89)
French4.3%(58)
Polish3.2%(43)
Norwegian2.7%(37)
Lithuanian0.7%(10)
Russian0.7%(10)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Honduran population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+117%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2016
from 80.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.8%(292)
Married39.4%(275)
Widowed7.2%(50)
Divorced11.6%(81)
Women 15+
Never married40.6%(223)
Married51.2%(281)
Widowed8.2%(45)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerland, California?

Summerland, California has about 1,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerland, California?

The typical household in Summerland, California earns about $95,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerland, California expensive?

In Summerland, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Summerland, California?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Summerland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerland, California?

About 12.2% of people in Summerland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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