Goleta, California
Quick Statistics
Goleta is a community in Santa Barbara County, California, home to about 32,685 people spread across 7.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $54,013 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,062,100. About 58.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Goleta ranks number 252 of 1,570 in population, number 337 in median household income, number 235 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Goleta typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Isla Vista, CA | 1.6 mi. | 13,920 |
| 2. | Mission Canyon, CA | 8.2 mi. | 2,357 |
| 3. | Santa Barbara, CA | 8.6 mi. | 87,779 |
| 4. | Montecito, CA | 12.9 mi. | 9,031 |
| 5. | Summerland, CA | 15.5 mi. | 1,348 |
| 6. | Toro Canyon, CA | 17.0 mi. | 1,477 |
| 7. | Santa Ynez, CA | 18.5 mi. | 4,467 |
| 8. | Solvang, CA | 19.4 mi. | 6,034 |
What is the population of Goleta, California?
Goleta has a population of about 32,685 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Goleta, California in?
Goleta is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the median home value in Goleta, California?
The median home value in Goleta is about $1,062,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Goleta, California?
The median personal income in Goleta is about $54,013 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Goleta, California?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Santa Barbara County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Goleta, California?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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