Montecito SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Montecito summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Montecito. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Montecito is 338 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Montecito is 3.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Montecito is $5,340,831.
The median income in Montecito is $231,005.
Montecito's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Montecito Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Montecito | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 854 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 129 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Montecito, CA Weather
The average high in Montecito 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 | Montecito |
|---|---|
| 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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Montecito Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Montecito
The current population in Montecito is 9,031. The population has decreased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,031 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 8,823 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 8,529 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 8,494 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 8,210 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,245 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 8,611 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 8,984 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 9,193 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 9,471 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 9,444 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 8,992 | 5.3% |
| 2012 | 8,540 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 9,079 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 9,241 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Montecito
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Montecito is:
78.4% White with 7,079 White residents.
0.3% African American with 23 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 252 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 31 Other residents.
7.1% Two Or More with 643 Two Or More residents.
11.1% Hispanic with 1,003 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Montecito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Montecito
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Montecito is 55.1% female with 4,979 female residents.
Montecito is 44.9% male with 4,051 male residents.
| Gender | Montecito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Montecito for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Montecito completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Montecito completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Montecito completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Montecito completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Montecito completed associate's degree.
43.0% of adults in Montecito completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Montecito completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Montecito completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Montecito completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Montecito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 43.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Montecito, California
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4.4% of households in Montecito earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Montecito earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Montecito earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Montecito earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.3% of households in Montecito earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.8% of households in Montecito earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.3% of households in Montecito earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.6% of households in Montecito earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Montecito earn $150,000 to $199,999.
57.5% of households in Montecito earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Montecito | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 57.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
