Goleta, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Goleta, California Summary
Life in Goleta research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Goleta over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Goleta:
The population in Goleta is 32,677.
The median home value in Goleta is $828,300.
The median income in Goleta is $104,830.
The cost of living in Goleta is 172 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Goleta is $2,085.
The unemployment rate in Goleta is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Goleta is 10.2%.
Table Of Contents
Goleta SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Goleta, CA Crime Report
584
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,773.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-23.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Goleta / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 584 | 1,773.5 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 148.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 9 | 27.3 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 106.3 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 535 | 1,624.7 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 88 | 267.2 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 415 | 1,260.3 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 97.2 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Goleta, CA Cost Of Living
172
Goleta's Overall Cost Of Living
Goleta's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Goleta | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 301 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 168 | 124 | 100 | |
Goleta, CA Photos
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Rankings for Goleta in California
Map Of Goleta, CA
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Population over time in Goleta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,142 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 30,790 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 30,847 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 30,671 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 30,541 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 30,333 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 30,074 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,862 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 29,634 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 29,397 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Goleta
| Race | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.5% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 36.9% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Goleta
| Gender | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Goleta for adults over 25
| Education | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Goleta, California
| Income | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.6% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
