Housing & Real Estate — Santa Monica, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 52,381 |
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| Occupied | 46,457 |
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| Vacant | 5,924 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 13,361 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 33,096 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,755,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$2,030,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,338/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,552 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,985 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,382 |
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| Built before 1960 | 19,530 |
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| Median Year Built | 1967 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
