Economy & Jobs — Isla Vista, California

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$25,972
Estimated 2026~$27,800
Per Capita Income$13,289
Poverty Rate70.4%
Unemployment Rate17.3%
In Labor Force8,003

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Arts Food30.3%
Education Healthcare29.5%
Retail14.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants398
Fast Food398
Physician Offices382
Dental Offices248
Real Estate Offices241
Law Offices234
Coffee Shops158
Insurance Agencies147
Hotels Motels138
Child Day Care134
Grocery Stores125
Auto Repair120
Commercial Banks108
Liquor Stores99
Accounting Firms87
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.