Life in Santa Monica research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Santa Monica over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Santa Monica:
The population in Santa Monica is 92,168.
The median home value in Santa Monica is $1,685,607.
The median income in Santa Monica is $106,797.
The cost of living in Santa Monica is 221 which is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Santa Monica is $2,227.
The unemployment rate in Santa Monica is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Santa Monica is 11.6%.
The average high in Santa Monica is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Crime in Santa Monica summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Santa Monica. Key points include:
There were 4,822 total crimes in Santa Monica in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Monica is 5,386.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Monica is 854.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Santa Monica is 4,531.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Santa Monica is 131.74% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Santa Monica / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,822 | 5,386.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 765 | 854.5 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 3 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 228 | 254.7 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 491 | 548.4 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 4,057 | 4,531.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 665 | 742.8 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 2,823 | 3,153.2 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 569 | 635.6 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Santa Monica summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Monica. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Monica is 221 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Monica is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Monica is $1,685,607.
The median income in Santa Monica is $106,797.
Living Expense | Santa Monica | California | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 221 | 139 | 100 | |
Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
Health | 113 | 109 | 100 | |
Housing | 465 | 204 | 100 | |
Transportation | 129 | 126 | 100 | |
Utilities | 113 | 124 | 100 |
The average high in Santa Monica is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Santa Monica |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 75.3 |
Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
The current population in Santa Monica is 92,168. The population has increased 3.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 92,168 | 0.1% |
2021 | 92,078 | -0.5% |
2020 | 92,495 | 0.3% |
2019 | 92,247 | 0.1% |
2018 | 92,169 | 0.6% |
2017 | 91,619 | 1.0% |
2016 | 90,752 | 0.8% |
2015 | 90,008 | 1.0% |
2014 | 89,153 | 0.5% |
2013 | 88,679 | - |
62.3% White with 57,419 White residents.
5.1% African American with 4,714 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 260 American Indian residents.
8.5% Asian with 7,821 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 79 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 562 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 5,482 Two Or More residents.
17.2% Hispanic with 15,831 Hispanic residents.
Race | Santa Monica | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 62.3% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
African American | 5.1% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Asian | 8.5% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 17.2% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Santa Monica is 50.6% female with 46,605 female residents.
Santa Monica is 49.4% male with 45,562 male residents.
Gender | Santa Monica | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.6% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
Male | 49.4% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
5.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Santa Monica completed doctorate degree.
Education | Santa Monica | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 5.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
8.1% of households in Santa Monica earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Santa Monica earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Santa Monica earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Santa Monica earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Santa Monica earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.8% of households in Santa Monica earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.1% of households in Santa Monica earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Santa Monica earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Santa Monica earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.6% of households in Santa Monica earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Santa Monica | CA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.1% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 26.6% | 17.9% | 11.4% |