Santa Monica, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

91,600

Unemployment

6.3%

Poverty

10.1%

Median Home

$1,452,100

Median Income

$98,300

Median Rent

$1,900

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Santa Monica SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Santa Monica, CA Crime Report

4,393
Total Crimes

4,855.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

106.97%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Santa Monica / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,393	4,855.5	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	541	598.0	442.0	387.8
Murder	1	1.1	5.6	6.5
Robbery	167	184.6	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	335	370.3	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	3,852	4,257.6	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	931	1,029.0	369.7	314.2
Larceny	2,530	2,796.4	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	391	432.2	427.6	246.0

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Santa Monica, CA Cost Of Living

220
Santa Monica's Overall Cost Of Living

2.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Santa Monica	California	National Average
Overall	220	140	100

Services	114	112	100
Groceries	113	113	100
Health	109	115	100
Housing	463	198	100
Transportation	136	134	100
Utilities	106	126	100

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Santa Monica, CA Photos

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Rankings for Santa Monica in California

Ranks #8 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #147 in Best Places To Live In California

Ranks #181 in Richest Cities In California

Map Of Santa Monica, CA

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Population over time in Santa Monica

Year	Population	% Change
2020	91,600	-0.5%
2019	92,078	-0.5%
2018	92,495	0.3%
2017	92,247	0.1%
2016	92,169	0.6%
2015	91,619	1.0%
2014	90,752	0.8%
2013	90,008	1.0%
2012	89,153	0.5%
2011	88,679	-

Race / Ethnicity in Santa Monica

White

63.2% (57,864)

African American

4.1% (3,747)

American Indian

0.2% (180)

Asian

9.8% (8,971)

Hawaiian

0.1% (66)

Other

0.9% (834)

Two Or More

5.6% (5,160)

Hispanic

16.1% (14,778)

Race	Santa Monica	CA	USA
White	63.2%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	4.1%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	9.8%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	5.6%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	16.1%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Santa Monica

Female

50.6% (46,329)

Male

49.4% (45,271)

Gender	Santa Monica	CA	USA
Female	50.6%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.4%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Monica for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (2,748)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (2,748)

High School / GED

8.0% (7,328)

Some College

13.0% (11,908)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (4,580)

Bachelor's Degree

39.0% (35,724)

Master's Degree

17.0% (15,572)

Professional Degree

8.0% (7,328)

Doctorate Degree

4.0% (3,664)

Education	Santa Monica	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	8.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	13.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	39.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	17.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	8.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	4.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Santa Monica, California

Less than $10,000

6.7% (615,463)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.1% (376,773)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.6% (605,643)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.9% (542,914)

$35,000 to $49,999

6.9% (628,289)

$50,000 to $74,999

10.2% (937,123)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.4% (948,747)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.9% (1,453,783)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.8% (1,081,820)

$200,000 or more

21.5% (1,969,442)

Income	Santa Monica	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	6.7%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.1%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.6%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.9%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	6.9%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	10.2%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.4%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.9%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.8%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	21.5%	13.3%	8.3%