Cost of Living in Eastern Goleta Valley, California
Eastern Goleta Valley has a population of about 28,295. The median household income is $146,284, median gross rent is $2,964/month, and the median home value is $1,361,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Eastern Goleta Valley expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Eastern Goleta Valley is 79% above the national median and home values are 264% above the national median. Household income here is 74% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median gross rent in Eastern Goleta Valley, California is $2,964 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median owner-occupied home value in Eastern Goleta Valley is $1,361,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Eastern Goleta Valley?
The median household income in Eastern Goleta Valley is $146,284 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.