Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Living in Alta Mesa

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Bikeability 82
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Walkability 60
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 56
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 80
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Schools 10
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Residents

14k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income -$4.9k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van78%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$738k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$368 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M29%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more10%

House Heating Type

Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alta Mesa

United States45
California55
Santa Maria Metro Area42
Santa Barbara County42

Property Crime in Alta Mesa

United States48
California56
Santa Maria Metro Area41
Santa Barbara County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 54 6 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 59 1 0
May 62 0 0
Jun 65 0 0
Jul 69 0 0
Aug 70 0 0
Sep 68 0 0
Oct 64 1 0
Nov 58 2 0
Dec 53 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Mesa

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

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Notre Dame School
1 miles, N
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Providence
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

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Westmont College
4 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

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Airports

Airports near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA

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Bob Hope Airport
79 miles, E