Housing & Real Estate — Carpinteria, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 6,032 |
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| Occupied | 5,111 |
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| Vacant | 921 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,006 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,105 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,043,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,251,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,341/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,258/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 | 27.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 59.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 287 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 665 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 299 |
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| Built before 1960 | 999 |
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| Median Year Built | 1974 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
