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Compare Goleta to Isla Vista

This post compares Goleta, California to Isla Vista, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Goleta (city) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 30,847 27,484
Income (median) $51,866 $26,240
Home Value (median) $718,300 $416,700
White 69% 59%
Black 1% 2%
Asian 8% 19%
With Kids 32% 7%
Age (median) 36 20
Rentals 47% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Goleta or Isla Vista?
A: Goleta has a similar population count than Isla Vista: 30847 compared with 27484 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Goleta or in Isla Vista?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Goleta.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Goleta or Isla Vista?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Goleta.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 47% for Goleta versus 98% for Isla Vista.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Goleta may include: Orange, Napa, and Monrovia.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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