Livability Score

81
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dune Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Natural Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zizzo's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
On The Alley
Coffee Shop
Hochaya Tea House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dean: a coffee shop
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Coral Tree Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Campus Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
I. V. Drip
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Aladdin
Coffee Shop
Cajé Café
Coffee Shop
Mojo Asian Fusion Café
Coffee Shop
Spudnuts Donuts
Coffee Shop
Déjà Vu Café
Coffee Shop
Bagel Café
Coffee Shop
Courtyard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Del Plebblo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
South Coast Railroad Museum
Museum
Horace Sexton Museum
Museum
Stow House
Museum
Ranchyard and History Education Center
Museum
Camino Real Cinemas
Cinema
Harder Stadium
Stadium
Scott O'Leary Stadium
Stadium
Caesar Uyesaka Stadium
Stadium
Softball Stadium
Stadium
Pollock Theater
Theatre Arts
Hatlen Theater
Theatre Arts
Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Museum
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Old Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
West Wind
Cinema
Coronado Butterfly Preserve
Attraction
Food and Drink (34) C+
Captain Fatty's Brewery
Bar
M. Special Brewing Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Jerry's Pollofino
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Lillys Taqueria
Fast Food
Continental Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hollister Brewing Company
Bar
Mesa Burger
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Pickles & Swiss
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Draughtsmen Aleworks
Bar
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Phamous Café
Fast Food
Cheer's Liquor
Alcohol
Six Pak
Alcohol
Sam's To Go
Deli
Blenders In The Grass
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Freebirds
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (8) A+
Goleta Valley Athletic Club
Gym
9ROUND
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Casitas Fitness Center
Gym
Visitors' Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
San Clemente Center
Community Centre
Rise Up
Gym
Santa Barbara Hillel
Community Centre
Spectrum Athletic Club
Gym
Yoga Isla Vista
Gym
Isla Vista Community Center
Community Centre
Duke's Boxing & Fitness
Gym
Goleta Valley Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Killer B Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) C-
Ethnic Breads
Bakery
Cristino's Bakery
Bakery
Indo China Market
Grocery Store
Anna's Bakery
Bakery
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Santa Cruz Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Lassen's Health Food
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (78) A+
Deckers Park
Park
The Orchard
Park
Camino Real Playground
Playground
Girsh Park
Park
Jameson Community Center
Park
Stow Grove Park
Park
Stow Grove Park
Park
Stow Canyon Open Space
Park
Children's Park
Park
Greek Park
Park
Bella Vista Park
Park
Pardall Gardens
Park
Estero Park
Park
Wavecrest Ct. Park
Park
Sueño Park
Park
Anisq'Oyo' Park
Park
Sueno Orchard
Park
Cannon Green Park
Park
People's Park
Park
Trigo-Pasado Park
Park
Perfect Park
Park
Tierra de Fortuna Park
Park
Little Acorn Park
Park
West Campus Playground
Playground
Climbing Castle Park
Park
Shops (45) A+
Hoka One One
Shoes
Sanuk
Shoes
UGG
Shoes
Teva
Shoes
Ahnu
Shoes
Deckers Brand Showcase
Shoes
Koolaburra
Shoes
Deckers
Shoes
Channel City Lumber
Home Improvement
Specialty Tool and Bolt
Home Improvement
Designer Cuts
Hairdresser
Famous Nails
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Atlas Fence Co. of Santa Barbara
Home Improvement
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Little Rainbow Foot Spa
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Tillys
Clothing
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Vans
Shoes
Polished Nail Spa
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Goleta.
Public Transit Stops (99)
Stops & Stations A+
Hollister & Cremona
Bus Stop
Hollister & Los Carneros Road
Bus Stop
Hollister & Los Carneros Road
Bus Stop
Hollister & Los Carneros Way
Bus Stop
Hollister & Los Carneros Way
Bus Stop
Hollister & Coromar
Bus Stop
Hollister & Coromar
Bus Stop
Hollister & Willow Springs
Bus Stop
Hollister & Aero Camino
Bus Stop
Hollister & Adams
Bus Stop
Hollister & Storke
Bus Stop
Hollister & Storke
Bus Stop
Hollister & Los Carneros Road
Bus Stop
Hollister & Robin Hill
Bus Stop
Cathdral Oaks & Los Carneros
Bus Stop
Storke & Hollister
Bus Stop
Storke & Hollister
Bus Stop
Storke & Market Place Drive
Bus Stop
Del Norte & Colusa
Bus Stop
Goleta
Transit Station
Colusa & Del Norte
Bus Stop
Storke & Santa Felicia
Bus Stop
Hollister & Glen Annie
Bus Stop
Goleta Amtrak Station
Bus Stop
Storke & Santa Felicia
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Goleta is 191/100 - which is 37% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Goleta crime rates are 1,774 per 100k, which is 38% lower than California
Property Crime
1,625 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
149 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Goleta is $98,035 - which is 54% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$98,035 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Station #14
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Goleta Dental Care
Dentist
Santa Barabara County Fire Department Station #17
Fire Station
University of California Police Department
Police
City of Goleta Police Marketplace Substation
Police
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Station #11
Fire Station
Johnson Family Dental
Dentist
Cottage Urgent Care
Clinic
SB Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Benjamin Laudig, DDS
Dentist
Jackson Medical Group, Inc.
Doctor
American Medical Response
Ambulance Station
UCSB Student Health Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Medcenter
Clinic
Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Old Town Goleta Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Goleta Neighborhood Dental Clinic
Dentist
Goleta Neighborhood Clinic
Clinic
Santa Barbara County Fire Department Station #12
Fire Station
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Hospital
Sansum Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing C+

Goleta home prices are $813,000 - which is 99% higher than California
Home Price
$813,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
8.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Goleta graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (10) F
La Patera Elementary
Isla Vista Elementary
Santa Barbara Charter
Learning Tree Preschool
Montessori Center School
Waldorf School Of Santa Barbara
Coastline Christian Academy
Brandon Elementary
Ellwood Elementary
Kellogg Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Foothill Elementary
El Camino Elementary
Hollister Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Dos Pueblos Senior High
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ratings A+

Goleta has an overall rating of 90% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Goleta, CA - Everything You Need 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) If you have ever wanted to live by the ocean, by the mountains, far from the city yet close to the city, in a small town but not too small of a town, in warm weather yet close to snowboarding, then Goleta, California is the place for you.

I moved to Goleta, California about four ...Read More years ago when I got a new job. I had no idea the type of breathtaking beauty I was getting myself into. I suppose anyone would love to live in a calendar worthy place and I am no exception.

In Goleta, the mountains run right into the deep blue Pacific Ocean. This means that both the beach and the snowy slopes can be utilized almost year round. The city itself experiences fairly mild temperatures that are characteristic to Southern California. But because it is so closely nestled against the mountains, the winds can get to be cooler than elsewhere in the area. Because of this Goleta homes are equipped with both swimming pools as well as fireplaces.

With a population of just over 50,000, Goleta is not your typical large city. However, the astonishing ocean-side drive to Los Angeles is only two hours long. This makes the city perfectly isolated from the large city noise and pollution but close enough to enjoy a weekend out on the town if necessary.

Goleta is also very near another large (smaller than Los Angeles, of course) campus. The University of California Santa Barbara is only a 15 minute drive from Goleta and many kids make the commute from school to home. The beaches in Santa Barbara are more popular with the young crowd and hundreds of teenagers gather there in the summer time.
Goleta is not a large city but its location make it a very convenient place to live. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Goleta? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Deckers Park
      The Orchard
      Camino Real Playground
      Girsh Park
      Jameson Community Center
      Stow Grove Park
      Stow Grove Park
      Stow Canyon Open Space

      Entertainment

      South Coast Railroad Museum
      Horace Sexton Museum
      Stow House
      Ranchyard and History Education Center
      Camino Real Cinemas
      Harder Stadium
      Scott O'Leary Stadium
      Caesar Uyesaka Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Captain Fatty's Brewery
      M. Special Brewing Company
      Subway
      Jerry's Pollofino
      Jack in the Box
      Chipotle
      Lillys Taqueria
      Continental Liquor

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Goleta? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Goleta.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Goleta? The cost of living in Goleta is 191/100 - which is 37% higher than California.
      Goleta
      191

      91% 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 Goleta? Goleta crime rates are 1,774, which are 38% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,774 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Goleta? The median income in Goleta is $98,035 which is 54% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $98,03577% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,05241% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Goleta a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Jackson Medical Group, Inc.

      C+ Housing

      What are Goleta home prices? Goleta home prices are $813,000 - which is 99% higher than California
      Median home value
      $813,000340% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,955106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Goleta have good schools? The Goleta graduation rate is 86% - which is 8% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      21% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Goleta a good place to live? Goleta has an overall rating of 90% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      7 total surveys

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