El Encanto Heights and Winchester Canyon form an established residential area at the western edge of Goleta, where quiet streets, foothill views, and access to coastal open space create an appealing balance of convenience and nature. Many homes were built in the mid-20th century and include single-level ranch designs, practical floor plans, usable yards, and a growing number of renovated interiors. Ellwood Mesa, the butterfly grove, neighborhood parks, schools, shopping, and Highway 101 are all nearby, while Cathedral Oaks and Hollister Avenue connect residents to the rest of the Goleta Valley. Buyers searching for Goleta homes for sale appreciate the area's lot sizes, neighborhood feel, and proximity to both the mountains and coast, while sellers benefit from steady demand for established homes in western Goleta.
18,234 people live in El Encanto Heights/Winchester Canyon, where the median age is 44.2 and the average individual income is $67,736. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around El Encanto Heights/Winchester Canyon, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Macomber Karate Martial Arts, Trinity Preschool, and Great Lengths Hair Design.
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| Active | 1.79 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.55 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.23 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.23 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.27 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.41 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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El Encanto Heights/Winchester Canyon has 6,346 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in El Encanto Heights/Winchester Canyon do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,234 people call El Encanto Heights/Winchester Canyon home. The population density is 2,241 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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