What are the schools like in Summerland, CA?

Summerland is served primarily by Carpinteria Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Summerland?

The median household income in Summerland, CA is $128,311 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Summerland, CA?

Summerland has an average high temperature of 66.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches.

Summerland, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Summerland, CA affordable or expensive?

Summerland's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Summerland is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $2,170 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Summerland, CA?

Summerland has a violent crime rate of 285.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1066.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Summerland, CA a Good Place to Live?

Summerland is a small town of 1,274 in California, with a median household income of $128,311 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Summerland stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Summerland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Summerland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.5

Summerland's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Summerland costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Summerland, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,170	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,311	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Summerland's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.3 /100k

Property Crime

1066.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Summerland is served primarily by Carpinteria Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Summerland, CA	National Avg
School District	Carpinteria Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Summerland sees average highs of 66.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July, with 19.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Summerland, CA
Average High — January	66.8°F
Average High — July	76.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Summerland, CA	National Avg
Population	1,274	—
Median Age	53.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.7%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	32.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toro Canyon, CA 2 mi Montecito, CA 3 mi Carpinteria, CA 5 mi Santa Barbara, CA 7 mi Mission Canyon, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Summerland

Summerland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93067

Summerland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summerland, CA affordable or expensive?

Summerland's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Summerland roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $2,170/month.

What is the crime rate in Summerland, CA?

Summerland's violent crime rate is 285.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1066.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Summerland?

Public schools in Summerland are operated by Carpinteria Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 52.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Summerland, CA a good place to live?

Summerland, CA has a population of 1,274, a median household income of $128,311, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Summerland?

Summerland averages 66.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Summerland?

Summerland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93067.

What is the population of Summerland?

The population of Summerland, California is 1,274 with a median age of 53.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Summerland?

Key numbers for living in Summerland: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $128,311, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Summerland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.