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Summerland

California · 1,222 residents · 1.397 sq mi
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Summerland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,633. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 323 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,222
−21%since 2000
from 1,545 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
875 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+27%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4837811K1K2K2000201020202024Summerland
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,633
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,734
+101%since 2000
from $41,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information41.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,712
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,028 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
18.4
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(954)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(160)
Asian2.9%(36)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.3%(456)
Diversity Score
37
+55%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerland, California?

Summerland, California has about 1,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerland, California?

The typical household in Summerland, California earns about $108,633 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, and the typical rent is about $2,712 a month.

How educated are people in Summerland, California?

About 55.3% 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 6.4% of people in Summerland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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