Isla Vista, CA

Living in Isla Vista

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Bikeability 100
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Walkability 98
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 80
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 83
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Schools 68
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Residents

28k Population +3.9k (2010–19)
21  y Median Age
61% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
16% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years94%
35 to 54 years3%
55 to 74 years2%
75 years and over<1%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black3%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate13%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household16%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone61%

Economy

$25k Median Household Income -$5.5k (2010–19)
42% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
22% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector53%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office24%
Service33%

Commute

Bicycle28%
Car, truck, or van41%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked19%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$467k Median Home Value +$83k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
2% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K37%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K26%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
LP gas2%
Utility gas40%

Crime

Violent Crime in Isla Vista

United States45
California55
Santa Maria Metro Area42
Santa Barbara County42

Property Crime in Isla Vista

United States48
California56
Santa Maria Metro Area41
Santa Barbara County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump22%

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 68 0 0
Aug 69 0 0
Sep 67 0 0
Oct 63 1 0
Nov 58 2 0
Dec 53 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Isla Vista

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Isla Vista, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Isla Vista, CA

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Colleges

Colleges near Isla Vista, CA

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Westmont College
11 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Isla Vista, CA

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Airports

Airports near Isla Vista, CA

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Meadows Field
84 miles, NE