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Santa Monica, CA

Looking to move to Santa Monica, CA? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Santa Monica, CA is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Santa Monica, CA is located in Los Angeles County and it has a population of 90,401. What about cost of living in Santa Monica, CA? The median income in Santa Monica, CA is $91,157 and the median home value is $1,456,441.

Read on to learn more about Santa Monica, CA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Santa Monica Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Santa Monica

Median Household Income
$91,157
Median Home Value
$1,456,441
Housing Affordability Index
32
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Santa Monica

Unemployment Rate
5.60%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
68.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
71.00%

Food Scene in Santa Monica

52.00%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
57.10
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
62.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,700.00

Love Where You Live In Santa Monica

Volunteerism Rate
20.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
62.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.40%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
57.10
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Health in Santa Monica

93.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
23.40%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.91
40.30%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Santa Monica

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,225.91
Median Rent
$1,606
26.80%
Of Homes Owned
73.20%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Santa Monica

16.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
18.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.60%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
23.60%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year