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Montecito
  • Suburb in California

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade C+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Montecito is a suburb of with a population of 8,494. Montecito is in Santa Barbara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Montecito offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Montecito there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Montecito and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Montecito are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,668
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Montecito Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    18%
  • 25-34 years
    4%
  • 35-44 years
    8%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    34%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    39%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Montecito

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$193,423
National
$69,021

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