Carpinteria

A small oceanside town a few miles south of Santa Barbara and Montecito, Carpinteria is overflowing with charm and tranquility.

Welcome to Carpinteria

 
A small oceanside town a few miles south of Santa Barbara and Montecito, Carpinteria is overflowing with charm and tranquility. With a population of just over 13,000, this beachy small town is a favorite of surfers and those who want a chilled lifestyle. Many residents have lived in Carp, as the locals lovingly call it, for generations.
 
Nowadays with home prices more affordable than in nearby Santa Barbara and because of it’s welcoming charm, Carpinteria has become a choice place to live for those who work in Santa Barbara. Downtown Carpinteria is not to be missed with it’s relaxing laid-back vibe. Excellent restaurants, surf shops, quirky boutiques and cafes line the main shopping area, Linden Avenue.
 
On the first weekend in October, Carpinteria is home to The Avocado Festival. Avofest is one of the largest free festivals in California and boasts three days of fabulous food, music and entertainment. The Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, one of the country’s premier equestrian polo fields is located in Carpinteria. Carpinteria Beach, once dubbed “The Safest Beach in the US” is gently sloped with calm waves and an expanse of glistening white sand. Just around the corner, Rincon Beach is one of California’s best surfing spots and on any given day it is full of hardcore surfers waiting for the perfect wave.
 
Seals and Seal Lions can be seen at a rookery from the nearby Carpenteria Bluffs and the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve is an excellent spot for bird watching. Carpinteria has a moderate dry climate with an average temperature of 71.6 °F.

Overview for Carpinteria, CA

13,289 people live in Carpinteria, where the median age is 40.6 and the average individual income is $43,708. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,289

Total Population

40.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,708

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Carpinteria, CA

Carpinteria has 4,958 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carpinteria do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,289 people call Carpinteria home. The population density is 5,133.99 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,289

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.6

Median Age

50.77 / 49.23%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,958

Total Households

2.67

Average Household Size

$43,708

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Carpinteria, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Carpinteria. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Canalino Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
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