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Crime in Goleta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Goleta. Key points include:
There were 579 total crimes in Goleta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Goleta is 1,774.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Goleta is 205.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Goleta is 1,569.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Goleta is -16.27% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Goleta Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Goleta / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 579 | 1,774.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 67 | 205.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 42.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 147.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 512 | 1,569.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 205.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 420 | 1,287.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 76.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Goleta summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Goleta. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Goleta is 193 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Goleta is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Goleta is $1,364,877.
The median income in Goleta is $122,370.
Goleta's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Goleta Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Goleta | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 375 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Goleta, CA Weather
The average high in Goleta is 69.8° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 27.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Goleta |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Goleta Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Goleta
The current population in Goleta is 32,685. The population has increased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,685 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 32,693 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 32,640 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 32,677 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 32,142 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 30,975 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 30,790 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 30,847 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 30,671 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 30,541 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 30,333 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 30,074 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 29,862 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 29,634 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 29,397 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Goleta
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Goleta is:
45.8% White with 14,986 White residents.
1.6% African American with 521 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 3,573 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 113 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 1,457 Two Or More residents.
36.7% Hispanic with 11,999 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Goleta
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Goleta is 49.3% female with 16,104 female residents.
Goleta is 50.7% male with 16,580 male residents.
| Gender | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Goleta for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Goleta completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Goleta completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Goleta completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Goleta completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Goleta completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Goleta completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Goleta completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Goleta completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Goleta completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Goleta, California
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3.3% of households in Goleta earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Goleta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Goleta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Goleta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Goleta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Goleta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Goleta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Goleta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.9% of households in Goleta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.8% of households in Goleta earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Goleta | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
