Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Carpinteria
Carpinteria, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,594
Population
14,051
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Bask in small-town charm between the mountains and the sea
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Charming
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Scenic
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Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the City of Carpinteria offers residents and visitors access to stunning beaches and gorgeous mountain views. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, Carpinteria is teeming with recreational activities, from swimming to camping and everything in between.
At its core, Carpinteria is a coastal community with small-town charm. Stroll through the commercial Linden Avenue to experience Carpinteria’s personality amidst the local eateries, unique boutiques, gourmet cafes, breweries, art galleries, and antique shops that dot the path to the beautiful Carpinteria State Beach. Midway between Santa Barbara and Ventura, Carpinteria is convenient to plenty of metropolitan amenities as well as the Pacific Coast Highway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,494
Average: $125,968
Education
4,624
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,342
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carpinteria has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carpinteria, CA is $2,594 for one bedroom, $3,219 for two bedrooms, and $3,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carpinteria has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,594/month
516 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carpinteria, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
437 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
593 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carpinteria State Beach
- Lookout County Park
- Toro Canyon County Park
- Manning County Park
- Ganna Walska Lotusland
Airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.