| Population: 55,240 |
| Area: 19 sq. miles |
| Median Family Income: $67,956 |
| Median Age: 35 Years |
| Per Capita Income: $28,890 |
The economy and culture of Goleta is closely tied to Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara is a costal city located along Highway 101 and is the county seat of Santa Barbara County. Along with its adjacent communities Carpinteria, Isla Vista, Montecito, and Summerland; the Santa Barbara area has over 200,000 residents. Known for its beautiful Mission Santa Barbara, the city is a popular tourist destination for residents from all over Southern California. Residents enjoy some of the best weather in the world and short commutes that average a low 16 minutes.
The local economy is largely based on the service and education industries. Many of the city’s residents own or are employed by sole proprietorships. There are also a great deal of legal firms and title companies located here in the city. The University of California and Santa Barbara City College are two of the top area employers. UCSB also attracts many small research firms and high tech companies to the area that can take advantage of the highly educated population and large supply of college interns. The County of Santa Barbara is another notable area employer that supports many small businesses who enjoy contracts with the county government. |