Housing & Real Estate — Isla Vista, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,166 |
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| Occupied | 4,589 |
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| Vacant | 577 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 45 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,544 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,218,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,392,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,856/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,500/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 | 85.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 83.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 421 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 291 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 650 |
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| Built before 1960 | 686 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
