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Summerland

California · 1,448 residents · 1.397 sq mi
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Summerland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,654. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,448
−6%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+18%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4837811K1K2K2000201020202024Summerland
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,654
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,351
+21%since 2000
from $41,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,028 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
15.7
+34%since 2000
from 11.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score24.1%(372)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,170)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(192)
Asian2.8%(41)
Other6.2%(90)
Diversity Score45.9%(665)
Diversity Score
46
+91%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
59.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerland, California?

Summerland, California has about 1,448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerland, California?

The typical household in Summerland, California earns about $63,654 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Summerland, California?

About 42.6% 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 6.1% of people in Summerland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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