Goleta

Foothill areas offer the higher end custom homes with ocean views.

Welcome to Goleta

 
North of Santa Barbara is the incorporated city of Goleta, a sprawling family community that feels more like a large suburban neighborhood than a city. Businesses, restaurants, and shopping malls are mostly confined to the two streets that parallel the 101 Freeway with the majority of space taken up by moderately priced tract homes interspersed with small parcels of farmland, parks, and several golf courses. The foothill areas offer higher-end custom homes with ocean views and larger acreage. On the ocean side is Goleta Beach with its 200-foot fishing pier, restaurant, park, and picnic area. Excellent public transportation is available connecting all of the residential and commercial areas.
 
The pulse of Goleta’s thriving economic growth is energized by the clean industries of aerospace and internet technologies, as well as the substantial presence of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara’s regional airport. To meet the needs of the employees of these industries as well as a large student population, Goleta offers an abundance of rentals, from apartment housing to condominiums to executive homes.

Overview for Goleta, CA

32,677 people live in Goleta, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $44,410. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,677

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,410

Average individual Income

Around Goleta, CA

There's plenty to do around Goleta, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

24
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
66
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including West Covina Wholesale Nursery, Empowered Wellness, and Macomber Karate Martial Arts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 3.11 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.35 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.7 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.8 miles 37 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Goleta, CA

Goleta has 11,593 households, with an average household size of 2.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Goleta do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,677 people call Goleta home. The population density is 4,161.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,677

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

51.38 / 48.62%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,593

Total Households

2.8

Average Household Size

$44,410

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Goleta, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Goleta. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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