Goleta

Known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches.

Welcome to Goleta

This lovely little town on the California coast, nestled at the base of the Santa Ynez mountains, is dotted with rolling hills, orchards, nurseries, and beautiful golf courses. Goleta, just West of Santa Barbara, is rural in feel but located only minutes to shopping, restaurants, research centers, and the University of California.

Goleta Beach, known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches, offers picnic areas, volleyball, children’s play areas, and excellent kayaking and surfing. Goleta also boasts numerous oak-studded parks and nature preserves. The Sterling/Ellwood Preserve is home to a variety of flora and fauna, as well as some 60,000 migratory butterflies.

Goleta is a quiet suburban community once known as a farming region. Many of the lovely housing neighborhoods are still surrounded by orchards lemon, orange, and avocado. Homes built on the hillsides offer spectacular vistas of the ocean and the Channel Islands. Goleta also offers some of the more affordable housing on the South Coast from entry-level homes to condominiums.

Goleta is loved by many for its friendly warm atmosphere. The majestic mountains, blue Pacific, and mild Mediterranean climate make it a wonderful place to call home.

Overview for Goleta, CA

32,677 people live in Goleta, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $44,410. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,677

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,410

Average individual Income

Around Goleta, CA

There's plenty to do around Goleta, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

24

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

66

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bake Your Day SB, West Covina Wholesale Nursery, and Escobar’s Little Things.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Bake Your Day SB page on Yelp Search 136 Lancaster Pl on Google Maps	Dining	2.01 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Covina Wholesale Nursery page on Yelp Search 5297 Shoreline Dr on Google Maps	Shopping	3.11 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Escobar’s Little Things page on Yelp Search 907 Embarcadero Del Norte on Google Maps	Shopping	1.62 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kris Gonzalez Acupuncture page on Yelp Search 5290 Overpass Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.98 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Empowered Wellness page on Yelp Search 6525 El Colegio Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.35 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Macomber Karate Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 5950 Hollister Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.7 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Resilience Personal Training page on Yelp Search 5681 Hollister Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.06 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fitness with Rachel page on Yelp Search 160 N Fairview Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.75 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Brow Lounge page on Yelp Search 5276 Hollister Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.91 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Goleta, CA

Population Households Employment

Goleta has 11,593 households, with an average household size of 2.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Goleta do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,677 people call Goleta home. The population density is 4,161.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,677

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

51.38 / 48.62%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

11,593

Total Households

2.8

Average Household Size

$44,410

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Goleta, CA

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Middle Schools ()

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Goleta. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Property Listings

Price

Living Area

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Goleta

Welcome to Goleta

Overview for Goleta, CA

32,677

35 years

High

$44,410

Around Goleta, CA

24

Car-Dependent

66

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Goleta, CA

32,677

High

35

51.38 / 48.62%

11,593

2.8

$44,410

Schools in Goleta, CA

Property Listings

$2,395,000

$2,006,500

$2,000,000

$1,949,900

$1,899,000

$1,895,000

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