Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Montecio Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Ah Juice Organics
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
State Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Goat Tree
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Casa del Herrero
Museum
Hot Springs Hotel
Museum
Murchison Physical Education Complex
Stadium
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Museum
Adams Center for the Visual Arts
Museum
Giraffe
Attraction
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Zoo
African Lions
Attraction
Flamingos
Attraction
Fennic Fox
Attraction
Capybara
Attraction
Black Swan
Attraction
Tangerine Falls
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Aquarium
Franceschi House (Montarioso)
Attraction
Santa Barbara Surfing Museum
Museum
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
Attraction
Unknown Name
Stadium
Food and Drink (0) F
The Honor Bar
Bar
Lama Dog
Bar
Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant
Deli
Rincon Brewery
Bar
Brass Bear
Bar
Validation Ale
Bar
McConnell‘s
Sweets
Seven Bar & Kitchen
Bar
Union Ale
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Unknown Name
Gym
JR Richards Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Pierre Lafond
Grocery Store
Montecito Village Grocery
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Tri-County Produce
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Chapala Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lower Manning Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Manning Park
Park
Upper Manning Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Hale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lookout Park
Park
WWI Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gould Park
Park
Kallman Family Play Area
Playground
Oceanview Park
Park
Dwight Murphy Park
Park
Dwight Murphy Field
Park
Eastside Neighborhood Park
Park
East Side Neighborhood Park
Park
Sunflower Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Allora by Laura
Clothing
Unknown Name
Mall
Montecito Country Mart
Mall
Montecito Country Mart
Mall
Indian Summers
Fashion
Bikini Factory
Fashion
Point Market
Convenience Store
Gift Store
Gift Shop
Cal Coast Adventures
Bicycle
PetSmart
Pets
Bicicentro
Bicycle
Loveworn
Clothing
The Shopkeepers
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Montecito.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
East Valley & Live Oaks
Bus Stop
East Valley & Knowlwood T.C.
Bus Stop
East Valley & San Ysidro
Bus Stop
San Ysidro & Santa Rosa
Bus Stop
East Valley & Glen Oaks
Bus Stop
San Ysidro & Sinalona Drive
Bus Stop
East Valley & Hot Springs
Bus Stop
Hot Springs & Pepper Ln
Bus Stop
Hot Springs & School House
Bus Stop
San Ysidro & Monte Vista
Bus Stop
East Valley & Birnam Wood
Bus Stop
Hot Springs at #337
Bus Stop
Olive Mill & Hot Springs
Bus Stop
San Ysidro & San Leandro
Bus Stop
North Jameson & Miramar
Bus Stop
East Valley & Lilac
Bus Stop
Olive Mill & San Benito
Bus Stop
North Jameson & La Vuelta
Bus Stop
Olive Mill & Coastal Village
Bus Stop
Coast Village Rd & Olive Mill
Bus Stop
Sheffield & San Leandro
Bus Stop
North Jameson & Sheffield
Bus Stop
Coast Village Rd & Coast Village Circle
Bus Stop
Sheffield & Birnam Wood
Bus Stop
Coast Village Rd & Middle
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Montecito is 330/100 - which is 137% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Montecito crime rates are 998 per 100k, which is 65% lower than California
Property Crime
822 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
175 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Montecito is $181,316 - which is 184% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$181,316 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Montecito Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Summerland Fire Station # 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
SB Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Santa Barbara City Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
United States Forest Service CA-LPF E-46
Fire Station
Eastside Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Eastside Family Dental Clinic
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing D

Montecito home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
Home Price
$2,000,001 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
11x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Montecito graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Montecito Union
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Crane Country Day School
Cold Spring Elementary
Summerland Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Sunrise Montessori School
Franklin Elementary
Adelante Charter
Santa Barbara Unified Early Childhood
Adelante Charter
El Montecito School San Roque
High Schools (0) F
Santa Barbara Senior High
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ratings A+

Montecito has an overall rating of 85% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Montecito has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Montecito crime rates are 65% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Montecito is 137% higher than the California average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Montecito? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Lower Manning Park
      Unknown Name
      Manning Park
      Upper Manning Park
      Unknown Name
      Hale Park

      Entertainment

      Casa del Herrero
      Hot Springs Hotel
      Murchison Physical Education Complex
      Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
      Adams Center for the Visual Arts
      Giraffe
      Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
      African Lions

      Food & Drink

      The Honor Bar
      Lama Dog
      Metropulos Fine Foods Merchant
      Rincon Brewery
      Brass Bear
      Validation Ale
      McConnell‘s
      Seven Bar & Kitchen

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Montecito? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Montecito.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Montecito? The cost of living in Montecito is 330/100 - which is 137% higher than California.
      Montecito
      330

      230% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Montecito? Montecito crime rates are 998, which are 65% lower than California
      Total Crime
      998 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 101

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Montecito? The median income in Montecito is $181,316 which is 184% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $181,316228% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $107,319260% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Montecito a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D Housing

      What are Montecito home prices? Montecito home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,000,001983% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,355148% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Montecito have good schools? The Montecito graduation rate is 98% - which is 23% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Montecito a good place to live? Montecito has an overall rating of 85% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      3 total surveys

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