Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Living in Alta Mesa
Bikeability82
Walkability60
Commute94
Public Transit56
Affordability69
Public Safety58
Airports13
Hospitals72
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-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
$62kMedian 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
$738kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian 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
Notre Dame School
1 miles, N
St Therese Classical Academy
1 miles, N
The Knox School of Santa Barbara
2 miles, NE
Providence
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Antioch University-Santa Barbara
1 miles, NE
Westmont College
4 miles, NE
University of California-Santa Barbara
7 miles, W
Thomas Aquinas College
36 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
2 miles, N
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
6 miles, W
Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alta Mesa, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
7 miles, W
San Luis County Regional Airport
78 miles, NW
Bob Hope Airport
79 miles, E